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Introduction to Game Design


Adult / Technology -
2025-2026 CE School Year

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.

This course is included in the Certificate in Basic Game Design course.

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Instructor

Jean Haefner


Jean Haefner hold degrees in graphic design and photography, and has an MFA in Web Design and Interactive Media. She has taught in these areas, and worked as a content artist, web designer, and online course developer for over 20 years. She helped to develop the award-winning interdisciplinary Game Design and Development program at UW-Stout, and provided instruction in art and design for games there. She currently works at UW-Madison.

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  Jean Haefner


Online
Sun-Sat, Apr 6 - May 1
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

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Min Age   18 yr.

Price: $ 245 00
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  Jean Haefner


Online
Sun-Sat, Feb 2 - Feb 27
12:01 AM - 11:59 PM

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Price: $ 245 00