INDIE GAME DEVELOPMENT
45hrs Part-Time | 4 Weeks
Learn the fundamentals of game development using Unity & C#, guided by Unity Certified Developer
Grants available for SG/PR*
Game Development using Unity Engine
Enroll in the Indie Game Development course to gain industrial insights into the world of Game Development offered at MAGES Institute of Excellence. You will learn how to use popular game engines and programming languages to build your games and explore various monetization models to make your own games profitable. With expert guidance and practical experience, you will be able to turn your passion for gaming into a successful career.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Dive into the world of game development and coding using the industry leading game development engine – Unity. Learn to develop your own game while adhering to approved coding standards and industry best practices, taught by industry professionals.
The course covers the development pipeline from game conceptualisation to production and testing – ensuring you learn what goes into building a good game every step of the way.
DURATION: 45 Hrs across 4 weeks | Part-Time | Fri & Sat
STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures, Practical (Hands-on Application) and Project-based Assessment
COURSE CODE: TGS-2020505825 (SYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING)
SOFTWARES TAUGHT: Unity | C#
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Windows/Mac Laptop no older than 2017
AWARD: Statement of Attainment and Certificate of Completion
GRANTS AVAILABLE: SSG, SFC, PSEA, UTAP
INSTRUCTORS
TOPICS COVERED
- Game Design and Development Basics
- The Structure of Games
- Game Development Process
- Game Conceptualisation
- Game Engine and Tools
- What is a Game Engine?
- Analyse software tools for Game Development
- Game Engine Walkthrough, Asset Pipelines
- Working in 3D space
- Designing a Level
- Working with Materials and Lighting
- Building your First Level
- Rules of Coding, Syntax, Structure
- Adding Behaviors
- Setting up a GITHUB, Integrate and access Coding from GITHUB to Unity.
- Building a game – coming up with a game idea
- Implementing game mechanics
- Physics, Player Control, and Health & Damage, Particles, SFX, Animation, and Spawners
- Building the Game
- Rules of Testing and Debugging
- Developing and Building a Game
- Integrate and access Coding from GITHUB to Unity,
- Game Idea- Sketch to a Proposal Document
- Mathematics for Games – Calculating the Angle, heights etc
- Developing and Building a Game – AI and Enemy Behaviour
- Configuring the UI Based on the Design
- AI and Enemies
- Game Audio Based on the Design
- Building the Game
- Developing and Building a Game Prototype – Game Play Systems
- Access Coding from GITHUB to Unity,
- Game Idea- Sketch to a Game Proposal Document
- Game Technical Document
- Creating the Level
- Implementing the game mechanics and UI
- Creating Menus/Scenes
- Adding AI and Behaviours
- Rules of Testing and Debugging
- Support Document for the Game
- Building the Game
- Performance and Optimization
- Errors, Debugging, Profiling for Games
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Create a game design documentation that addresses game objectives, game engines, game platforms, genre, perspective, rules of play, interface, graphics, and sound.
- Conceptualize, design a playable level, and apply behaviors to the player.
- Apply scripting and mathematical concepts for game development.
- Conceptualize and develop games by applying programming concepts.
- Develop a game prototype and implement effective production, and testing techniques through all phases of game development.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UPCOMING INTAKES
12th Oct 2024
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Age: 18 Years Old
- Education: ‘O’ Levels
- English Proficiency: Spoken & Written
- Work Experience (No. of Years)– N.A.
- Non-ICT Professionals/fresh Grads who are interested in Game Technologies
- IT professionals/ Mid-career switchers interested to up-skill themselves in preparation for new tech position
- Professionals/Freelancers Passionate to Develop and Publish their own games (Indie Game Developers).
- Work Experience (No. of Years) – N.A.
- Age – 18 years and Above
- Minimum Education Level – O-Levels
- Language (Spoken) – English
- Language (Written) – English
COURSE FEES
(incl 9% GST)
Full Program Fees : SGD 2,398
Singaporeans 21 – 39Yrs or PRs : SGD 1,298
Singaporeans 40Yrs or Above : SGD 858
SME Sponsored Singaporeans & PR : SGD 858
Registered Course Name (MySkillsFuture Website) : INDIE GAME DEVELOPMENT (Synchronous e-Learning)
Registered Course Code/ID : TGS-2020505825
- Self-sponsored students can use SSG Training Grant, Skills Future Credit, PSEA grant, UTAP, and SEP.
- 75% attendance is mandatory to complete the program
- The student should submit and must pass the prescribed assessment (i.e. Practical Project)
- *For additional grant eligibility, please contact us.
FAQs
Do I need to know coding for these courses?
No, it’s not mandatory for you to know coding for this program. If you’re passionate about the games industry, we’re the team that will make you a successful part of it.
What is the admission process and payment options are available?
Once you decide to take up the course, our Course Advisor will contact you to guide you through the admissions process and the grants that are available for you.
We accept payments by check, bank transfer, credit/debit card and PayPal. For more information, please contact us directly using the form below.
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