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  4. Video Game Design and Development

Video Game Design and Development

12 Months Online Certificate Program

Sonoma State University

Program Overview

Video game design and development is challenging, but the rewards are worth it. With this unparalleled comprehensive training course, you'll master skills that open doors to the growing video game industry. By the end of the course, you will have designed and created your own video game for the PC and will stand ready to join a team working on projects with larger scope or pursue independent development.Using a comprehensive and analytical approach to game development, this course offers you the opportunity to learn how to effectively implement technical game ideas, assuming no prior training or experience. The curriculum is divided into four major areas of study: programming languages, mathematics skills, game asset creation, and modern real-time game engines. It will conclude with an independent study phase where you will design, document, and create your own game using all of the programming and game art skills you learned in the core classes. This course is entirely online and is completed at your own pace.

Program Key Stats

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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Hardware Requirements:This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.Software Requirements:PC: Windows 8 or later (10 recommended).Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, or Microsoft Edge.Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 or higher (Visual Studio Community 2019 Edition recommended).Blender 3D (Latest version).Unreal Engine 4 (Latest version).Adobe Acrobat Reader.Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Career Options

  • Video Game Testers (Emerging)Computer Engineers
  • Computer Programmers
  • Graphic Designers
  • Art Directors
  • Music Composers
  • Directors
  • and Arrangers
  • Producers and Directors
  • Writers

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