Game Design
overview
Explore the intersection of creativity and technology.
The Cloud Era’s Game Design course offers an in-depth look at game development, from Unity Engine basics to advanced gameplay and storytelling. Covering artistic design, programming, and sound engineering, this balanced curriculum readies students for the gaming industry. Ideal for future designers, artists, and programmers, it’s the perfect starting point to bring your game ideas to life.
What You Will Achieve
Game Development Essentials
Master Unity and C# for comprehensive game creation skills.
Creative Design & Storytelling
Enhance narratives and visuals in your game projects
Project Completion & Debugging
Prepare for more complex coding and game development tasks
Prepping for Advanced Programming
Prepare for more complex coding and game development tasks.
Exploring Game Design Fundamentals
Dive into programming through our progressive, fun-filled course levels, each crafted to elevate your skills and unleash your creativity.
Detailed Course Outline
Your Journey in Game Design
Embark on an immersive journey into game design with Cloud Era. Our course is meticulously structured to guide you from the foundational aspects of game creation to the complexities of advanced development techniques.
Level 1 - Fundamental
Kickstart your adventure by mastering the Unity Engine, delving into game design principles, and scripting with C#. Projects include building simple games and UI scenes.
Level 2 - Intermediate
Elevate your skills with 3D scripting, level design, mechanic creation, and an introduction to digital cinematics. Work on creating more complex games and engaging stories.
Level 3 - Advanced
Master sophisticated development topics such as state machines, serialization, dynamic camera systems, and player feedback. Culminate your learning with a capstone project that demonstrates your ability to design, develop, and publish a polished game.
for the future
Note: Salaries can vary by location, industry, company size, and experience.
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Roll it up
A game about the life loop of little Timmy, who is rolling a rock up the Holy Mountain.
The Ghost protect little Timmy so he can reach the Holy Mountain.
Control the ghost to protect little Timmy, so that he could roll the rock up the Holy Mountain.
- Mouse to Move the Ghost(s)
- Made by Cloud Times Lyrebird
- Art: Serena
- Design: Max
- Code: Tom
A stressful Descent
You are walking home after a tiring day of school. Your math teacher just announced that you will have a test in 3 days. You have not studied. The amount of stress makes you close your eyes and run. You forget your school was pretty high up a mountain. You feel a large fence collide with your stomach. You open your eyes, revealing that you just flipped off the mountain and now you are flying down the cliff. You remember what your mother told you.
- Control: A,D to move Space to summon platform
- Win: Pass 3 levels and summon a golden rock for safe landing.
- Lose:if get hit by Bear or reach the end without summoning golden rock
- Designers: Max Mao, Max Lay
- Artists: Joy, Eesta (Character Artists) Molly, Serena(Environment Artists)
- Programmer: Tom
Stronger
You work as a freelance mercenary, one day, you get a call, from a mysterious, somewhat squeaky, employer. They ask to hire you and for you to come to a set coordinate, where they wish to inform you about a job they are hiring you for. At the place where they wished to confront you, a screen shows up. It displays a shadowy figure, they tell you about a facility and your objective. When you reach the surface of the facility, your mission starts
- Gameplay: Become Prop and find the cookie & the elevator to complete a level
- Movement: W/A/S/D
- Pretend: SPACE
- Character Art: Joy Yao, Eesta Liang
- Environment Art: Serena Lee, Molly
- Game Designer: Max Mao, Max Lay
- Coder & Coach: Tom Kun
FAQs
Got questions about the Game Design course? Find quick answers here, from who it’s for to what you’ll need to start. Perfect for beginners and curious minds!
This course is perfect for young creators, from grade 4 students to university scholars, dreaming of making their own games. Whether you’re just starting or already dabbling in game creation, this course is for you.
Not at all! Our course is designed for everyone. Whether you’re picking up game design for the first time or you’ve already experimented a bit, our course adapts to your level.
All you need is a computer that can run game design software like Unity and a big imagination for crafting games. We’ll guide you through the rest!
Expect to immerse yourself in game design for a few months. Our course is structured to fit into your schedule, allowing for a balance between learning and other life commitments, all within a classroom setting.
Definitely! We strongly encourage you to bring your game ideas to class and work on them. This hands-on approach not only enhances your learning experience but also allows you to leave the course with a game prototype of your own.
Absolutely. Our course is comprehensive, covering everything from the art of storytelling and character design to the technical aspects of coding and using game engines like Unity. You’ll gain insights into both the creative process and the technical execution of game design.
In our in-person classes, you’ll benefit from direct support from experienced instructors, alongside resources like textbooks and software. Plus, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of peers to collaborate with and learn from. Whether you’re stuck on a design challenge or looking for feedback on your latest project, our supportive environment is designed to help you succeed.
Start Designing Games!
Jump into our Game Design course and make your own games. It’s easy and fun, perfect for beginners. With help from our teachers and a friendly group of fellow gamers, you’ll learn to create your own games quickly.
