Module #1 Introduction to Game Development Overview of the game development industry, types of games, and career paths.
Module #2 Game Development Process Understanding the game development process, from conceptualization to deployment.
Module #3 Game Engines and Frameworks Introduction to popular game engines and frameworks, such as Unity and Unreal Engine.
Module #4 Programming Fundamentals for Game Development Introduction to programming concepts, data types, variables, and control structures.
Module #5 Game Development Tools and Software Overview of game development tools, such as level editors, animation software, and graphics editors.
Module #6 Game Design Principles Understanding game design principles, including game mechanics, level design, and user experience.
Module #7 Game Storytelling and Narrative Introduction to storytelling and narrative techniques in game development.
Module #8 Game Art and Animation Introduction to game art and animation, including 2D and 3D graphics, and animation principles.
Module #9 Game Audio and Sound Design Introduction to game audio and sound design, including sound effects, music, and voice acting.
Module #10 Gameplay Programming Programming gameplay mechanics, including input handling, collision detection, and physics.
Module #11 Game Logic and State Management Implementing game logic and state management, including finite state machines and behavior trees.
Module #12 User Interface and User Experience Design Designing and implementing user interfaces and user experiences for games.
Module #13 Game Testing and Quality Assurance Introduction to game testing and quality assurance, including testing methodologies and debugging techniques.
Module #14 Game Publishing and Distribution Understanding game publishing and distribution, including digital storefronts and marketing strategies.
Module #15 Game Development Best Practices Best practices for game development, including version control, Agile development, and team collaboration.
Module #16 2D Game Development with [insert engine/framework] Hands-on development of a 2D game using a popular game engine or framework.
Module #17 3D Game Development with [insert engine/framework] Hands-on development of a 3D game using a popular game engine or framework.
Module #18 Game Development for Mobile Devices Special considerations for game development on mobile devices, including optimization and monetization.
Module #19 Game Development for PC and Console Special considerations for game development on PC and console platforms, including performance optimization and porting.
Module #20 Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Game Development Introduction to VR and AR game development, including hardware and software considerations.
Module #21 Game Development for Web and Browser Special considerations for game development on web and browser platforms, including HTML5 and JavaScript.
Module #22 Game Development for Social Impact Using game development for social impact, including education, health, and social issues.
Module #23 Game Development Portfolio and Career Development Building a game development portfolio and advancing your career in the industry.
Module #24 Game Development Project Development Developing a game development project from concept to completion, including project planning and management.
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Introduction to Game Development career