Game Design – 1 Year Diploma

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Description

The 1-year diploma provides a comprehensive understanding of game design, covering everything from art and animation to coding and level design. Students will gain hands-on experience in game development and build a strong portfolio.

Course Content

1-Year Diploma in Game Design

Course Duration: 300 sessions (2 hours/day, 6 days/week)

Weeks 1-8: Foundation of Art, Design & Digital Art

Objective: Build a strong artistic foundation and digital design proficiency.

Week 1-2:
- Introduction to Art & Design Principles (Line, Shape, Form, Perspective)
- Basics of Sketching and Concept Art
- Photoshop Interface, Tools, and Shortcuts
Week 3-4:
- Creating Digital Art with Photoshop:
  - Shapes, Shadows, and Gradients
  - Basic Character Sketches and Props Design
Week 5-6:
- Understanding Light, Color Theory, and Composition
- Hands-on: Digital Painting Techniques in Photoshop
Week 7-8:
- Introduction to Digital Storyboarding Concepts
- Creating Storyboard Panels for Basic Game Scenes

Weeks 9-16: 3D Computer Graphics & Sculpting

Objective: Develop skills in 3D modeling, sculpting, and texturing.

Week 9-10:
- ZBrush Introduction: Sculpting Basics
- Hands-on: Sculpting Basic Props (e.g., Weapons, Containers)
Week 11-12:
- Advanced Sculpting Techniques:
  - Facial Features, Muscles, and Details for Game Characters
Week 13-14:
- Texturing Basics:
  - UV Mapping and Material Application in ZBrush
Week 15-16:
- Introduction to 3D Max:
  - Navigation, Modelling Low-Poly Props, and Game Environments
- Texturing and Lighting in 3D Max

Weeks 17-24: Character Design, Rigging & Animation

Objective: Learn the creation and animation of characters for games.

Week 17-18:
- Character Concept Art Development: Sketch to 3D Model
- Adding Details in ZBrush for Characters
Week 19-20:
- Rigging Basics: Setting Bones and Joints for Characters
- Animating Basic Movement Cycles (Walk, Idle, Run) in 3D Max
Week 21-22:
- Advanced Rigging and Animation:
  - Adding Facial Expressions and Motion Cycles
Week 23-24:
- Rendering Animated Characters and Environments
- Portfolio Review of Rigged & Animated Game Assets

Weeks 25-32: Game Level Design & Digital Painting

Objective: Understand game level layouts, environment creation, and digital painting techniques.

Week 25-26:
- Introduction to Game Level Design:
  - Creating Layouts, Flow Maps, and Interactive Points
Week 27-28:
- Building Game Levels in Unreal Engine:
  - Importing 3D Assets and Setting Props
Week 29-30:
- Digital Painting Advanced Techniques:
  - Backgrounds and Scene Creation in Photoshop
Week 31-32:
- Game Scene Creation: Combining Digital Paintings with 3D Assets
- Playtesting Level Flow and Adjustments

Weeks 33-40: Unreal Engine & Virtual Reality (VR)

Objective: Explore advanced game engines, build interactive VR experiences.

Week 33-34:
- Introduction to Unreal Engine Interface and Workflow
- Setting Up Game Environments with Lighting and Materials
Week 35-36:
- Adding Interactivity in Unreal Engine:
  - Basics of Blueprints for Game Logic
Week 37-38:
- Introduction to VR Tools:
  - Setting Up Simple VR Projects in Unreal Engine
Week 39-40:
- Building a VR Scene with Interactions
- Testing and Exporting the VR Experience

Weeks 41-47: Storyboarding, Creative Writing, and Effects

Objective: Enhance storytelling and visual effects skills for games.
- Week 41-42:
  - Creative Writing for Game Narratives:
    - Crafting Characters, Quests, and Game Objectives
- Week 43-44:
  - Advanced Storyboarding for Games:
    - Animatics and Visual Sequencing
- Week 45-46:
  - Adding Particles and Effects: Fire, Smoke, Water, and Explosions
  - Using After Effects for Motion Graphics and Game Trailers
- Week 47:
  - Advanced Fluid and Cloth Simulation for Game Assets
  - Hands-on Project: Applying Effects to a Game Level

Weeks 48-50: Capstone Project & Portfolio

Objective: Prepare for career opportunities and finalize projects.

Week 48-59:
- Capstone Project:
  - Design a Complete Game Scene with Characters, Props, and Levels
Week 50:
- Final Portfolio Development:
  - Assembling Artwork, Animations, and Game Projects
  - Final Capstone Project Presentation