
Overview
Basic Game Design Certificate
Please email STTCE@fanshawec.ca or call 519-633-2030 to ensure your email is accurate to obtain access to this course.
Please note this is not a Fanshawe Certificate or course. Ensure your contact information is up to date on Web Advisor. This course runs asynchronously online and is offered in partnership with LERN and UGotClass. Once completed you will obtain a LERN certificate.
The Certification has two courses:
Introduction to Game Design
Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This course provides a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. By completing this course, you can take the first steps into understanding game design, and how it can be applied in your field.
Intermediate Video Game Design
Worldwide, video game sales including consoles, and online and mobile games are projected to reach $111 billion dollars this year. Mobile games are the fastest-growing segment of the market as more and more people play casual games. By 2019 Price Warehouse predicts social and casual game sales will exceed traditional game sales. In this intermediate introductory course you will learn the basics of video game design process, learn about the main video game genres, and use a game development application to begin your journey of making games.
Note: Introduction must be taken before Intermediate.
For each Unit, you will:
- Access the online readings
- Listen to the audio presentation for the Unit and view the slides
- Take a self-quiz to see how much you have learned
- Engage in written online discussion with your instructor and other participants
For best learning, you should make one or more comments at 2-3 different times each day.
The content (readings, audio lectures, slides) and self quizzes are accessible for the entire course, so you can work ahead, or go back and review again, at your convenience.
Course Offerings
Summer 2025
Course Details
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What's included:
- How to assess if part-time learning is right for you
- Part-time learning options and the differences between each
- How to pay for your part-time education
- Part-time options within your area of interest
- How to sign up for part-time studies and where to get help