User Experience in Game Design

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User Experience in Game Design

This course is part of Epic Games Game Design Professional Certificate

Instructors: Christopher Main

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

24 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Tools you'll learn

Unreal Engine

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There are 4 modules in this course

Elevate your game design skills with our immersive course on User Interface (UI) in Unreal Engine, where no prior experience is necessary, though completion of Courses 1-4 is recommended. This course stands out by blending theoretical insights with hands-on practice to create exceptional user experiences.

Begin by exploring the comprehensive game theory behind User Experience (UX), focusing on key aspects like game loops, camera dynamics, and UI design. Learn how to ensure accessibility for all players through effective iconography, automation, and audio design. Progress to implementing UX features using advanced tools such as Niagara VFX and Unreal Engine’s UI systems, enhancing elements from combat to crafting. In the final module, grasp the intricacies of designing effective game loops with goals ranging from seconds to hours. By the end, you'll be equipped to design inclusive, engaging, and dynamic game interfaces that resonate with players and enhance their overall experience. This course uniquely integrates theory with practical application, ensuring you can create polished, player-focused designs.

In this module we will discover what User Experience means in Game Design. This process will give you a glimpse into User Experience methodologies and different approaches to game design. There are a variety of concepts that apply to all User Experience categories to review and consider during development.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts

7 videos Total 14 minutes

User Experience in Game Design Course Introduction 2 minutes
User Experience Theory Overview 1 minute
What is User Experience in Game Design? 2 minutes
Usability Design 2 minutes
Development Bias 2 minutes
Learning Curve 3 minutes
User Experience Game Theory Review 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 36 minutes

User Experience Game Theory Graded Quiz 36 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

Discussion - Usability Design 10 minutes
Discussion - Learning Curve 10 minutes

In this module we will discover what Accessibility means in Game Design. It will provide examples on how these accessibility features often improve the experience for all players, and not just those who are disabled.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment3 discussion prompts

6 videos Total 19 minutes

Accessibility in Game Design Overview 3 minutes
Vision 4 minutes
Audio 1 minute
Controls 3 minutes
Difficulty 4 minutes
Accessibility in Games Review 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 48 minutes

Accessibility Design in Games Graded Quiz 48 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 30 minutes

Discussion - Controls 10 minutes
Discussion - Difficulty 10 minutes
Discussion - Accessibility in Games 10 minutes

In this module we will discover how to examine the user experience for different categories of a game. While this is not a complete list, it is good selection of a few main categories for User Experience; Game Design - the whole experience, Level Design, Combat Design, Objective Design, and Crafting Design. User Experience is closely related to full on game design, but is more catered toward the player's perspective.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment4 discussion prompts

7 videos Total 22 minutes

User Experience Categories Overview 3 minutes
Game UX 4 minutes
Level Design UX 2 minutes
Combat UX 3 minutes
Objectives UX 8 minutes
Crafting UX 2 minutes
User Experience Categories Review 2 minutes

1 assignment Total 45 minutes

User Experience Categories Graded Quiz 45 minutes

4 discussion prompts Total 40 minutes

Discussion - Level Design UX 10 minutes
Discussion - Combat UX 10 minutes
Discussion - Objectives UX 10 minutes
Discussion - Crafting UX 10 minutes

In this module we will discover how to design a game loop. Each game has a series of small actions that are consistently repeated. This is why it is considered a loop. A game loop is broken down in to five time based goal; Per Second Goals, Minute Goals, 15 Minute Goals, Hour Goals and Long Term Goals. A game loop shows the full circle experience of what you are trying to portray through a game.

What's included

9 videos2 assignments6 discussion prompts

9 videos Total 26 minutes

Establishing a Game Loop Overview 5 minutes
Per Second Goals 2 minutes
Minute Goals 5 minutes
15 Minute Goals 3 minutes
Hour Goals 3 minutes
Long Term Goals 3 minutes
Establishing a Game Loop Review 2 minutes
Course 7 Project Overview 1 minute
Congratulations 3 minutes

2 assignments Total 231 minutes

Establishing a Game Loop Graded Quiz 51 minutes
Course 7 Project: Reverse Engineering the Game Loop 180 minutes

6 discussion prompts Total 60 minutes

Discussion - Per Second Goals 10 minutes
Discussion - Minute Goals 10 minutes
Discussion - 15 Minute Goals 10 minutes
Discussion - Hour Goals 10 minutes
Discussion - Long Term Goals 10 minutes
Course 7 Project Board 10 minutes

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