Introduction to Video Game Design for ages 15-18 (Online) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Introduction to Video Game Design for ages 15-18 (Online)

Bring your own characters and worlds to life and incorporate your own art into a playable video game. Open to ages 15-18.

Course Description

Create your own video game and learn how to play with accessible and free video game engines through Unity. Learn fundamentals of game design, character design, and software development, as well as video game mechanics and asset management. After developing your own concepts and characters and turning them into a new game, playtest your game with friends!

Open to students ages 15-18. Please review our complete Youth and Teen Policies as well as our General Policies prior to completing your registration.

Class meeting details

This online course is asynchronous. There are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 1 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings; video demonstrations and tutorials; online discussions; projects; activities; and critiques.

The instructor will have virtual office hours to answer questions and provide individualized feedback and guidance.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Software
Unity software (free)

Hardware
A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet access, and a way to upload work.

Class resources

This class uses Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.

Class savings

Register on or before August 11 and save $25.
Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).
Additional savings. Are you eligible?

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

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Title
Non-credit Tuition
$372.00
Not Yet Open for Registration

Registration opens July 28.

  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    Asynchronous
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Asynchronous
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 15-18.
  • Term:
    Fall 2025
  • Instructor: Co O'Neill
  • Location:
    Online
  • SKU:
    CST 9630 20 FA25

Prerequisites:

None

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Minneapolis, MN 55404

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