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2D Game Development

Explore the realm of 2D game development and master the art of creating engaging, interactive games with accessible yet effective tools

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Certificate :

After Completion

Start Date :

10-Jan-2025

Duration :

30 Days

Course fee :

$150

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

  1. Explore the realm of 2D game development and master the art of creating engaging, interactive games with accessible yet effective tools.

  2. This course provides a comprehensive overview of 2D game design essentials, such as sprite creation, animation, and game mechanics programming. 

  3. Emphasizing industry-standard engines like Unity and Godot, you’ll acquire hands-on experience in 2D game development.

  4. Learn to design games that function seamlessly across various platforms.

  5. Enhance your skills and creativity in crafting captivating gaming experiences.

CERTIFICATION:

  1. Earn a Certified 2D Game Developer credential, showcasing your ability to create dynamic and interactive 2D games for various platforms.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the conclusion of the course, participants will possess the skills to:

  1. Grasp essential principles of 2D game design, focusing on sprites, tilemaps, and animations.

  2. Utilize game engines like Unity and Godot to develop 2D environments, characters, and assets.

  3. Code fundamental 2D game mechanics, including player movement, collisions, and interactions. 

  4. Apply 2D physics and AI for NPCs and enemies to enhance gameplay dynamics. 

  5. Create and animate 2D characters, backgrounds, and objects, ensuring seamless gameplay and integrating sound for an engaging experience.

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Course Curriculum

Introduction to 2D Game Development
  1. Overview of 2D game development and the gaming industry.
  2. Key differences between 2D and 3D game development.
  3. Overview of popular 2D game engines: Unity, Godot, and GameMaker Studio.
  4. Exploring the history of 2D games: Classic games and their impact on the industry.
Core Concepts of 2D Game Design
  1. Understanding game mechanics: Character movement, scoring, levels, and game rules.
  2. Building 2D environments: Backgrounds, platforms, obstacles, and objects.
  3. Game genres: Platformers, puzzle games, shooters, and more.
  4. Designing user interfaces (UI): Menus, HUDs, buttons, and controls for 2D games.
2D Game Assets and Art
  1. Introduction to 2D art: Pixel art, vector graphics, and sprite-based assets.
  2. Creating 2D characters, enemies, and interactive objects: Spritesheets, animations, and rigging.
  3. Importing and using assets in game engines: Managing sprites and other assets in Unity, Godot, or other engines.
  4. Tilemaps and level design: Building game levels using tiles and environment assets.
  5. Audio in 2D games: Sound effects, music, and audio triggers for enhancing gameplay.
Programming Basics for 2D Games
  1. Introduction to programming for 2D games: Core concepts like variables, loops, and conditionals.
  2. Scripting movement and animations: Character movement (e.g., walking, jumping, running) and animation transitions.
  3. Physics in 2D games: Gravity, collision detection, and simple physics mechanics (e.g., bouncing, falling).
  4. Game loops: Understanding the core game loop and its role in real-time games.
  5. Event-driven programming: Handling user inputs, triggers, and interactions.
Game Mechanics and Interactivity
  1. Handling player input: Keyboard, mouse, and touch controls for 2D games.
  2. Implementing basic gameplay mechanics: Jumping, shooting, health, and scoring systems.
  3. Creating enemies and AI: Basic enemy movement, patrolling, and interaction with the player.
  4. Collision detection: Detecting player-environment and player-enemy collisions.
  5. Power-ups and collectibles: Designing and implementing power-ups, pickups, and collectibles.
Animation and Movement in 2D Games
  1. Basics of 2D animation: Frame-by-frame, sprite sheets, and skeletal animation.
  2. Creating smooth movement: Implementing walking, running, jumping, and other actions.
  3. Animation blending: Switching between different animations smoothly (e.g., idle, walking, jumping).
  4. Parallax scrolling: Creating a sense of depth in 2D games using multiple background layers.
  5. Particle systems: Using particles for effects like explosions, fire, or magic in 2D games.
Advanced Topics in 2D Game Development
  1. Tile-based game development: Working with grids, tilemaps, and procedurally generated worlds.
  2. Pathfinding AI: Implementing algorithms like A* to make enemies follow paths or chase the player.
  3. Game physics engines: Using built-in or third-party physics engines to simulate more complex interactions.
  4. Creating multiplayer 2D games: Implementing online functionality such as scoreboards or player interaction.
  5. Implementing camera systems: Smooth following, zooming, and dynamic camera behavior.
Capstone Project
  1. Design and Develop a Complete 2D Game
    • Design a fully functional 2D game, implementing core gameplay, levels, AI, and more.
    • Work on polishing the game by adding animations, sound effects, and optimizing performance.
    • Create a game trailer and promotional materials for your game.
    • Publish your game on a platform like Steam, Google Play, or itch.io and track its performance.
    • Receive feedback from peers and instructors for final improvements.

Training Features

Hands-on Game Development

Learn to design, build, and publish 2D games using game engines like Unity, Godot, or GameMaker Studio.

2D Art and Asset Creation

Develop 2D assets, animations, and characters, and integrate them into your games.

Core Game Mechanics and Scripting

Master game mechanics like movement, collision detection, and AI scripting.

Game Optimization

Learn techniques for optimizing your game for performance and improving load times.

Mentor Support

Access to mentors and community discussions.

Certification

A globally recognized certificate upon completing the course.

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