By the end of this course, you will be able to
Define what is a serious game and identify how is a serious game different from an entertainment game. Then, you will learn how to make a successful entertainment game.
Build an engaging game that retains players and blends the virtual and physical as well as mimics the real world. Then, you will learn about Self Determination theory.
Identify the different challenges that are facing the game industry and then, you will learn and discover how has the game development process changed.
Course details
- 1 h 26 m/13 lessons
- Last updated: 13/2/2023
- Course completion certificate
Course Content
Course Introduction
What Is a Serious Game?
Course Introduction
What Is a Serious Game?
How to Make a Successful Entertainment Game?
How to Engage Users?
Playtesting Lab
Case Studies
Game Development Process
Serious Games
Self Determination Theory
An Example of Serious Games for Education
An Example of Serious Games for HR
An Example of Serious Games for Patients
Course Wrap-up
About this course
A game is designed not only for entertainment purposes but also for health benefits, education, and simulations and a lot more. The game market is growing and this industry is evolving. Therefore, this training course is prepared to help you learn about the game industry from scratch and give you simple guidelines for developing successful games step-by-step to build your first engaging game that retains players.
Course requirements and prerequisites
There are no requirements for this course. Your interest in the topic and your commitment to learning are all you need to achieve the utmost benefit from this course.
Mentor
Magy Seif El-Nasr
Professor and Department Chair of Computational Media at the University of California
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