Game Art And Design Course

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What will I learn?

Unlock your potential in the Game Art and Design Course, tailored for design professionals keen to excel. Get to grips with character design basics, including visual storytelling and colour theory, to craft interesting backstories. Sharpen your skills in putting together design documents and communicating visually in an effective way. Get stuck into fantasy game design principles, looking at the main bits and how to bring in different genres. Learn environmental art techniques and sketching, balancing the right amount of detail with keeping things simple for experiences that pull you in.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Master visual storytelling to make your character designs more impactful.

Craft compelling backstories for game narratives that really grab players.

Use colour theory to create characters that are lively and dynamic.

Design environments that pull players in, balancing detail and simplicity just right.

Bring story and gameplay together for fantasy worlds that feel complete.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.