Serious Games Design Course for Social Impact

Transform Social Challenges into Engaging Games!

Embark on a transformative journey where you will master the art of designing serious games that not only entertain but also drive meaningful social change. This advanced course dives deep into the psychological underpinnings of player behavior, innovative game mechanics, and rigorous prototyping techniques. You will emerge with a functional prototype that addresses pressing social issues, armed with the skills to influence player behavior and foster awareness. Prepare to challenge conventions and redefine the impact of gaming!

Who is it For?

This course is tailor-made for experienced game designers like you, who are already familiar with basic game mechanics and design principles but are eager to deepen your understanding of serious games. If you're passionate about creating impactful games that address critical social issues and influence player behavior, you’re in the right place! Join fellow designers who have successfully transitioned from traditional game design to creating serious games that make a difference.

Prerequisites

Before diving in, you'll want a strong foundation in game design principles, experience with game development tools, and a basic understanding of social issues. Don’t worry; these aren’t barriers but stepping stones to your transformative journey ahead!

• •Strong foundation in game design principles
• •Experience with game development tools
• •Basic understanding of social issues
• •Familiarity with prototyping techniques
• •Ability to analyze user feedback

What's Inside?

This course is packed with hands-on experiences and insights to elevate your game design skills. You'll explore modules that cover everything from player psychology to evaluating game effectiveness.

• •Modules: Unpacking Player Psychology for Impact, Game Mechanics that Change Lives, The Art of Prototyping and Iteration, Evaluating Game Effectiveness, Harnessing User Feedback for Design Excellence, Finalizing Your Serious Game Prototype.
• •Quizzes: Quizzes will be integrated throughout the course to reinforce your understanding and application of the concepts learned in each module.
• •Assignments: Get ready for exhilarating challenges that will propel your growth! You will engage in hands-on assignments that include developing reports on player psychology, creating prototypes, conducting playtesting sessions, and preparing evaluation plans.
• •Practical Project: Design and prototype a serious game that tackles a social issue, incorporating feedback from target users throughout the process.
• •Before You Start: Ensure you have the necessary tools and resources at hand.
• •Books to Read: A curated list of essential readings will be provided to deepen your understanding of serious games.
• •Glossary: A glossary of key terms related to serious games and game design will be available for quick reference.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this course, you will acquire a wealth of knowledge and skills that empower you to create impactful serious games.

• •Master advanced game design principles tailored for serious games.
• •Develop a functional prototype that effectively addresses a social issue.
• •Analyze and apply psychological theories to enhance player engagement.
• •Integrate innovative game mechanics that promote behavior change.
• •Evaluate the effectiveness of serious games using established metrics.

Time to Complete

Invest 8-12 weeks of dedicated study (15-20 hours per week) in your future—this is a small commitment for the vast potential of your skills!

Enroll now and start designing games for change!