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The benefit of learning together with your friend is that you keep each other accountable and have meaningful discussions about what you're learning.
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Promotion and Events SpecialistBased on the information you provided, your team is eligible for a special discount, for Professional Certificate in Game Design starting on February 22, 2023 .
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Prerequisites: Participants should have experience with basic coding concepts. Some assignments require the use of the Unity game engine (C#). Links to tutorials in Unity are provided.
The worldwide games market is poised for growth on all fronts. With smartphones making games more accessible and innovative applications emerging in fields such as education and training, the global gaming market is projected to reach $340 billion by 2027. Tabletop games are enjoying a renaissance of their own, with the market expected to reach $30.93 billion by 2028 — more than twice its current value.
With this growth comes a demand for game design professionals who have a more sophisticated understanding of the field. Today’s designers must not only be able to design, develop, and launch games that foster connection and resonate with a diverse audience — they must also know how to scope projects, manage products, and work effectively with teams.
If you are looking to break into game design or advance in the field, the Professional Certificate in Game Design from MIT xPRO will give you the knowledge and skills you need to navigate the challenges of today’s game industry and prepare you to create games for the future.
The value of the global gaming market by 2027
The average salary for lead game designers in the U.S.
in fields such as information technology (IT), information technology-enabled services (ITeS), technology, or game development who are aiming to start a career in game design by demonstrating their capabilities through a program designed by renowned faculty from the MIT Game Lab
looking to expand their career opportunities by gaining exposure to game design as a way to advance in a fast-growing field
such as graphic or UX designers, sound engineers, production artists, or art directors who have a passion for games of any type and wish to build upon their creative backgrounds to break into the game design industry
Distinguish yourself with a certificate from MIT xPRO, and earn 36 continuing education units (CEUs)
Gain insights from MIT Game Lab instructors and industry experts
Compile a Game Diary, a portfolio of your work you can share with potential employers
Complete a capstone project by applying your knowledge and skills to develop a functional game
Receive one-on-one career support from Emeritus and introductions to hiring partners for eligible participants
This program is organized into four parts, all focused on the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s game design market.
Learn the fundamentals of game design, learn how to analyze game mechanics and complex game systems, and re-create a game prototype in Tabletopia.
Explore the intricacies of game design, including ideation methodologies, playtesting cycles, and prototyping, and learn how to design a game for impact.
Learn strategies for navigating the nuances of today’s market. Then, discover industry best practices that will help you confront common design challenges.
Hear industry perspectives on starting a business, game development, and sound design. Then, prepare a pitch and put your learning into practice by designing a game in a final capstone project.
Learn the fundamentals of game design, learn how to analyze game mechanics and complex game systems, and re-create a game prototype in Tabletopia.
Learn strategies for navigating the nuances of today’s market. Then, discover industry best practices that will help you confront common design challenges.
Explore the intricacies of game design, including ideation methodologies, playtesting cycles, and prototyping, and learn how to design a game for impact.
Hear industry perspectives on starting a business, game development, and sound design. Then, prepare a pitch and put your learning into practice by designing a game in a final capstone project.
Game designers or those in a related role need both hard and soft skills to succeed. This program offers you guidance for navigating your career path, from crafting your elevator pitch to perfecting your interview skills. These services are provided by Emeritus, our learning collaborator for this program. The program support team includes program leaders who will help you reach your learning goals. The primary goal is to give you the skills necessary to be prepared for a job in this field; however, job placement is not guaranteed.
Career guidance in this program includes:
Exercises specific to building your game design career include:
Get recognized! Upon successful completion of this program, MIT xPRO grants a certificate of completion to participants and 36 CEUs. This program is graded as pass or fail. Participants must receive 75% to pass and obtain the certificate of completion.
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Registration for this program is done through Emeritus. You can contact us at mit@emeritus.org or schedule a call with an advisor.
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