About this Specialization
This Specialization covers the theoretical and practical foundations of video game production using the Unity 5 game engine. The Specialization is taught by faculty at Michigan State University with over fifty years of combined experience building games and teaching game production. Michigan State University is one of the top-rated game design and development programs in North America. You’ll learn to develop a game concept; prototype, test, and iterate on your ideas; and navigate licensing, marketing, and other business considerations. The specialization builds a solid foundation for industry roles as a gameplay designer, level designer, technical designer, technical artist, programmer, or producer. The capstone partner for the specialization is the online game portal Kongregate, which provides an avenue for distribution of the capstone project, as well as a pathway for monetization for aspiring game developers.
| From | Michigan State University via Coursera |
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| Hours | 115 |
| Instructors | Casey O'Donnell, Brian Winn |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Programming Art & Design |
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Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Game Advisor 2 $46k
Buyer, Video Game Software $58k
Instructor, Video Game Art and Animation $58k
Game Management $59k
Staff In-Game Video Operator $59k
Game Coordinator $61k
Video Game Design Instructor $66k
Video Game Design Instructor Lead $68k
Video Game Sales Specialist $88k
Game Developer 1 $92k
Game Engineer 2 $97k
Athletics Game Day Video Producer $110k
Courses in this Specialization
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Introduction to Game Development If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course will start you down that path. Making games is a creative and technical art form. In this course you will... Coursera | Michigan State University |
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You have a great idea for a game. Turning that idea into a reality isn't just about knowing the tools. In this course you will practice moving from game concept through design... Coursera | Michigan State University |
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Business of Games and Entrepreneurship As well as a form of art and entertainment, games are about business. Whether you want to work at a game studio, start your own business or make games as a hobby, recognizing the... Coursera | Michigan State University |
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Game Development for Modern Platforms The device or "platform" that a game is developed for and played on has a massive impact on the game development process. In this hands-on course you will explore how to develop a... Coursera | Michigan State University |
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Game Design and Development Capstone In the game design and development capstone, you will create an original game from initial concept through implementation and then launch it to the world! Along the way, you will... Coursera | Michigan State University |
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| From | Michigan State University via Coursera |
|---|---|
| Hours | 115 |
| Instructors | Casey O'Donnell, Brian Winn |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business Programming Art & Design |
Careers
An overview of related careers and their average salaries in the US. Bars indicate income percentile (33rd - 99th).
Game Advisor 2 $46k
Buyer, Video Game Software $58k
Instructor, Video Game Art and Animation $58k
Game Management $59k
Staff In-Game Video Operator $59k
Game Coordinator $61k
Video Game Design Instructor $66k
Video Game Design Instructor Lead $68k
Video Game Sales Specialist $88k
Game Developer 1 $92k
Game Engineer 2 $97k
Athletics Game Day Video Producer $110k
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