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Evolution of Game Design

LCI Education via edX Professional Certificate

Overview

Are you passionate about video games and eager to take a deep dive into where they come from and how they are developed?

Learning the history of popular games will not only deepen your love of games but also enhance your appreciation for the work that goes into their development. In the Evolution of Game Design Professional Certificate program, you will delve into over 5,000 years of gaming history.

You will gain a deep understanding of game design's historical trajectory and develop analytical skills to appreciate its evolution.

Discover how game design has been influenced by cultures and societies worldwide, spanning from ancient board games to modern video game consoles.

Explore the profound impact games have on contemporary play, learning, and social connections.

With this comprehensive grasp of gaming evolution, you will be empowered to make informed decisions about the design elements you wish to incorporate into your own video games. Turn your passion for video games into a rewarding, high-paying career.

This program is based on the Game Design & VFX School at LaSalle College’s Vancouver campus, crowned the #1 undergraduate school in Canada for video game design by the Princeton Review 10 years in a row.

Syllabus

Courses under this program:
Course 1: Evolution of Game Design: Prehistory to the late 1980s

Discover how board and arcade games evolved into ground-breaking video game consoles.



Course 2: Evolution of Game Design: 1990 to the late 2000s

Explore the technological breakthroughs, innovative gadgets and consoles that have revolutionized the gaming industry.



Course 3: Evolution of Game Design: 2010 to present

Discover the gaming landscape's evolution, from the surge in mobile gaming to the exciting future of the industry.



Courses

Taught by

John Appleby

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