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Certificate in Basic 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 certificate provides you with 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.
In the first course, you will discover resources for developing game design, and identify the mechanics and "verbs" used in different games. You will come away with understanding the different activities that are involved in game design, learn how to develop a game idea, and acquire a basic familiarity with collaborating with game developers.
The second course introduces the fundamentals of video game design. You’ll learn about the main video game genres and use a game development application to begin creating your own games.
By completing the Certificate in Basic Game Design, you will have taken your first steps toward understanding game design and gained the skills needed to start creating your own games.


Registering for this certificate program will automatically enroll you in the two required courses: Introduction to Game Design and Intermediate Video Game Design.

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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