Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

About this course

If you love games and want to learn how to make them, then this course is your second step down that path. In this course you will learn the fundamentals of game design, including an understanding of the game world, storytelling, gameplay, user experience, and game technology. You will continue developing videogames using industry standard game development tools, including the Unity game engine. At the end of the course you will have completed a 2D Platformer game, and will be able to leverage an array of game development techniques to create your own basic games.

What you'll learn

  • understanding of game design fundamentals
  • ability to create a 2D platformer game
  • familiarity with Unity game engine
  • knowledge of storytelling and gameplay mechanics
  • insight into user experience in gaming

Course objectives

  • to learn the fundamentals of game design
  • to develop a working 2D platformer game
  • to become proficient with game development tools

Skills you'll gain

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