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Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to game design to facilitate better understanding of the video game medium. Topics include the development of game mechanics, level design, and the use of an interactive digital medium to tell a story. Students will learn about game design in the context of game development and will develop basic game mechanics and design levels. Students will also learn to identify and understand ethical and accessibility considerations in design. 

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Author a game design document that explains game mechanics, story, characters, art style, audio, and inspirational references in a coherent manner.
  • Design engaging and accessible game mechanics.
  • Design and build reward systems such as badges, points, and achievements.
  • Use game mechanics to aid the development of narrative
  • Design and lay out appropriate and engaging levels.
  • Identify and mitigate ethical and equity-related issues in video games.
  • Consider accessibility in elements of video game design such as mechanics, colour palettes, font size, user interface layout, and use of audio.

Assessment of Certificate Learning Outcomes

Certificate competencies will be assessed primarily through assignments with deliverables that can be integrated into a career portfolio, with hands-on activities being used judiciously and primarily to provide students with feedback.

Students will be assessed throughout the term using small assignments in which they will demonstrate their competency in basic video game design and mechanics. Examples include:

  • Designing a new game mechanic in an existing game and describing it in a design document.
  • Pitching an idea for a new game.

Notes

Students without the course prerequisite should contact ce@torontomu.ca to request departmental permission to enrol in this course. 

Students must have access to computers that meet the minimum requirements to download Unity and Unreal Engine. Please see their websites for details.

Requisites

Prerequisite: CKCS 520

Relevant Programs

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Course Sections
Class Number
1643
Type
LEC
Days
T, Th
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
May 06, 2025 to Jun 17, 2025
Schedule
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Contact Hours
39.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $1,331.73
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00
International Fee non-credit $0.00