Video Game Design Courses and Certifications

LCI Education

Evolution of Game Design: 1990 to the late 2000s

Explore the technological breakthroughs, innovative gadgets and consoles that have revolutionized the gaming industry.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

LCI Education

Evolution of Game Design: 2010 to present

Discover the gaming landscape's evolution, from the surge in mobile gaming to the exciting future of the industry.

• edX
• 5 weeks, 4-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

LCI Education

3D Modeling Fundamentals

Unlock the secrets behind crafting captivating gaming experiences!

• edX
• 4 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

LCI Education Microcredential

Introduction to Level Design

Learn to create engaging video game levels, from theory to practical design in 2D and 3D. Explore various game types, analyze existing levels, and build your own using industry-standard techniques and tools.

• edX
• On-Demand
• $536.00

World Design for Video Games

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Explore game world creation, from research and inspiration to design strategies. Learn to craft immersive environments, define gameplay elements, and bring your unique vision to life.

• Coursera
• 7 hours 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Blender 3D: Your First 3D Character

Design, model, and texture your own 3D character using Blender. Learn essential skills for animation, motion design, and game development while optimizing workflow for speed and efficiency.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Character Design with Personality: 4 Core Concepts for Creating Better Characters with Tom Bancroft

Learn essential character design techniques from a Disney veteran, focusing on shape variety, depth creation, final refinement, and digital finishing touches for more engaging and memorable characters.

• Skillshare
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Your First Day in Blender 3D

Learn Blender 3D basics, including interface navigation, modeling, lighting, and rendering. Create a top hat and render it in sample scenes. Ideal for beginners in animation, motion design, and game design.

• Skillshare
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Pixel Art Mastery - for Video games - PART 1 (Beginner)

Learn pixel art fundamentals for video games, covering lines, shapes, shading, colors, textures, objects, tiles, backgrounds, characters, and animation. Perfect for beginners to start creating game assets and animations.

• Skillshare
• 5 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Blender 3D: Your First 3D Animation

Learn to animate 3D characters in Blender! Master animation basics, create a character animation project, and optimize workflow for speed and efficiency in this hands-on introduction to 3D animation.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Bring Your Illustrations to Life with Blender 3D

Transform 2D illustrations into captivating 3D scenes using Blender. Master modeling, texturing, and lighting techniques to bring your artwork to life, enhancing skills for animation and game design.

• Skillshare
• 2 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Create A Sky Island In Blender 2.8

Create a whimsical 3D sky island model in Blender, covering modeling, materials, lighting, and camera animation. Perfect for beginners in animation, game design, and VFX.

• Skillshare
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Blender 3D: Deep Dive Into Texturing

Explore PBR materials, UV basics, and efficient texturing techniques for characters in Blender. Master essential skills for 3D animation, motion design, and game development.

• Skillshare
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Blender 3D Masterclass - From Zero To Hero

Master Blender 3D: Learn to create stunning 3D models, assets, and scenes from scratch. Ideal for beginners, this comprehensive guide covers interface, modeling techniques, and practical applications.

• Skillshare
• 3 hours 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Animating in Blender 3D: Your First Character Rig

Learn character rigging in Blender 3D: master rigging tools, weight painting, and workflow tricks. Create a functional character rig and gain essential skills for 3D animation and game design careers.

• Skillshare
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available