GAME CONCEPT DESIGN
45hrs Part-Time | 6 Weeks
Understand the core elements and concepts of designing a great game
Grants available for SG/PR*
Learn Game Concept Design
MAGES Institute of excellence is a private educational institution providing high quality education in a lot of courses. Why do we play games? How to engage players? What are the elements that make up a game? You can get the answers of all these questions with a 45 hours course of Game Concept Design. Here, you will learn how to conceptualise and design a game. Monetising strategy for any game is a skill that is necessary for any game designer. You’ll also learn about player psychology and behaviour types and how to attract your target audience.
SHORT COURSE OVERVIEW
Understand what makes a great game so good!
In this 6 Weeks Part-Time course students will gain a strong understanding of the fundamentals of game design & conceptualisation, focusing on key aspects such as systems thinking, iterative design, playtesting, and collaboration.
You will craft a comprehensive game concept, pitch, storytelling and supporting design documentation, transforming your ideas into a structured Game Design Document, ready for pitching.
Join now to transform your game ideas into reality!
DURATION : 45Hrs (Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:00PM – 10:00PM SGT)
GRANTS AVAILABLE : SSG, SFC, PSEA, UTAP
AWARD : Statement of Attainment
COURSE CODE : TGS-2021009129 (SYNCHRONOUS & ASYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING)
NOTE : Customisation Available for Corporate Clients
INSTRUCTORS
TOPICS COVERED
- Conceptualizing a Game
- Designing a Game
- Monetizing Strategy for a Game
- Game Analytics and Design
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand Game Mechanics, Narrative Structures, and research on Player Expectations for various genres.
- Learn about player psychology and behavior types and how you can attract your target audience.
- Compile a game design document organizing the details of all your creative ideas in every aspect of the game.
- Present a compelling Game Pitch to secure your ideal Publishers and Investors.
- Learn how your monetization model fits into the industry’s ecosystem.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UPCOMING INTAKES
23 March 2024
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Age: 16 years old and above recommended
- Open to all Singapore Residents (Including citizens, PR, LTVP Holders)
- Non-ICT Professionals/fresh Grads who are interested in Conceptualizing and Designing their own Independent game.
- IT professionals/ Mid-career switchers interested to up-skill themselves in Designing their own Independent game
- Professionals/Freelancers Passionate to Design their own games (Indie Game Developers).
- Minimum Education Level – Diploma
- Work Experience (No. of Years) – Work experience is not mandatory if minimum education level requirement is met else minimum 5 years of work experience.
- Work Experience (No. of Years) – N.A.
- Age – 18 years and Above
- Language (Spoken) – English
- Language (Written) – English
COURSE FEES
(incl 8% GST)
Full Program Fees : SGD 2,592.00
Singaporeans 21 – 39 Yrs or PRs : SGD 1,392.00
Singaporeans 40Yrs or Above : SGD 912.00
SME Sponsored Singaporeans & PR : SGD 912.00
- 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can apply for this program?
- 16 years old and above [min. 16 years old for Game Concept Design]
- Open to all Singapore Residents (Including citizens, PR, LTVP Holders)
- Basic computer skills & proficiency in English
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.
How many games will I produce?
Producing games will be part of your curriculum with appropriate guidance and lecturer/mentors support you need to produce games accordingly. You will be required to produce at least 2 games during this program.
You can publish these games on the respective platforms such as itch.io, steam, and play store.
What is the admission process and payment options are available?
Once we receive your contact information the course consultant will contact you he/she will 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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