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Game Design: Art and Concepts Specialization

CertificateBeginner
No ratings yetEdzopp score 8.0/10
Duration
2 months
Time needed
6 hrs a week
Schedule
Flexible
Mode
Self-paced
Experience needed
None
Language
English
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Edzopp verdict

8.0
out of 10

A solid option. Its biggest strengths are flexibility and value. The weak spot is career support, so check that before you pay.

Credential9.0
Value9.6
Flexibility9.8
Career support4.8
Learner rating–

Coursera doesn’t publish learner ratings, so this course gets a neutral learner score: no bonus, no penalty.

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Who it’s for

Best for

  • Beginners who want to design games without coding
  • Artists and writers interested in games
  • Students exploring a game design career

Not ideal for

  • People who want to program games (try a Unity course)
  • Experienced game designers

About this course

CalArts' beginner series on the ideas behind video games: story, worlds, characters and a full game design document for your own game, with no coding needed. About 51 hours across five courses. ₹1,888 a month on Coursera; at about 6 hours a week that's 2 months, roughly ₹3,800.

Summary written by Edzopp. Always check the provider’s brochure for the final syllabus.

What you’ll learn

  1. 1Introduction to game design
  2. 2Story and narrative for video games
  3. 3World design for video games
  4. 4Character design for video games
  5. 5Capstone: game design document

Skills and tools

Game designStorytelling for gamesWorld designCharacter designGame design documents

Credential and career support

Certificate issued by
CalArts (Global university)
Credential type
Certificate
Career support
Not included
Included
Capstone project
Typical roles after
3D animator, VFX artist, Motion designer, Game designer

Fees and EMI

Total fee
₹3,776
Taxes may apply

EMI figures are indicative and exclude interest unless marked no-cost. Ask an advisor about current scholarships.

Common questions

Can I do this course while working?

Yes. It needs about 6 hours a week, at your own pace.

Who is eligible?

No work experience is required. The course is pitched at beginner level.

Who issues the certificate?

You receive a certificate from CalArts, delivered with Coursera.

Is EMI available?

This course is paid in one go; EMI isn’t offered.

When is the next batch?

Coursera runs batches regularly and doesn’t publish a fixed date. Request a free call and an advisor will confirm the next start date for you.

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