3d video game level design

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Design a game level to immerse your audience in

In this course you will learn to approach 3D game level environments from a design perspective. The lectures will explore theory of games, shape composition, architecture, and player psychology. You will design and iterate on level setups from the initial planning phases to playable prototypes in Unity. The course will focus on crafting immersion and modeling shapes that intrigue, surprise, and inspire players. We'll explore how to design for game mechanics and narrative, creating level progressions that support character development and player experience.

Materials:

Maya (or equivalent), Unity

Lecture Type:

Pre-recorded

Assignment:

Deadlines each week

Skills Level:

Intermediate

Feedback:

Individual recordings

Prerequisites:

Strong working knowledge of Maya is required; knowledge of Unity is recommended but not required

Materials:

Maya (or equivalent), Unity

Lecture Type:

Pre-recorded

Assignment:

Deadlines each week

Skills Level:

Intermediate

Feedback:

Individual recordings

Prerequisites:

Strong working knowledge of Maya is required; knowledge of Unity is recommended but not required

Materials:

Maya (or equivalent), Unity

Lecture Type:

Pre-recorded

Assignment:

Deadlines each week

Skills Level:

Intermediate

Feedback:

Individual recordings

Prerequisites:

Strong working knowledge of Maya is required; knowledge of Unity is recommended but not required

COURSE OVERVIEW

Instructor

Real heroes don't wear capes, they teach

Shane Canning is a veteran Level Designer at Square Enix and has been working in the game industry for twelve years. He spent 8 years at Disney Interactive where he had the opportunity to help create Disney Infinity and shipped 7 titles during his time there. Afterwards, he spent years on Marvel's Spider-Man where one of his levels was used for the Sony showcase at E3 2018. (The Raft) He is known for his exciting layouts and set pieces. Shane decided to tackle his next challenge, landing in Japan, and is now helping Square Enix on an unannounced project.

Level Design for Games

Student Gallery

STUDENT INTERVIEWS

Introduction to Level Design for Games

The Art of Level Design: Do's and Don'ts

How to Level Design: An Overview

WINTER TERM REGISTRATION

Oct 18, 2021 - Jan 31, 2022

COURSE BEGINS

January 28th

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Gonzalo Bernal

I learned a few very useful tricks and helped me correct some bad habits acquired in my self taught period as a level designer.

Alexandre Chaves

A lot, this course is really helping me to improve myself as a Level Designer. It's totally worth it.

Alina Dreesmann

Patrick really did a good job, was flexible and tried to find solutions and help whenever he could. His input and feedback was really nice and he's super polite.

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