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TL;DR Game Design For Busy Devs
Get a 3-min breakdown of design frameworks, job listings, and practical resources—relied on by devs at 200+ studios worldwide.
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Courses, Workshops and Bootcamps
Mastering Game Mechanics Bootcamp
- Lead Instructor: Alexander Brazie
Learn to Craft Consistent, Deep Gameplay Mechanics at Scale
Learn proven frameworks, tools, and techniques to design deep (replayable) gameplay mechanics and clearly communicate them in professional team settings and job interviews
- Starts June 21, 2025 | 12 Weeks | 24 Live Sessions
- Feature Pitch, Design Test and Interview Practice
- 3 Guest Instructors | 1 Adjunct Instructor
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Game Writing Bootcamp
- Lead Instructor: Kelly Bender
Craft an Industry-Quality Game Writing Project, and Portfolio It
Design and write an in depth narrative-focused project closely guided by veteran narrative designers, then turn it into a competitive portfolio piece
- Starts June 21, 2025 | 13 Weeks | 26 Live Sessions
- 1 Project (8 Deliverables | 8 Feedback Sessions | 16 Iterations)
- 7 Guest Instructors | 1 Adj. Instructor | 1 Portfolio Instructor
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Level Design Blockout Bootcamp
- Lead Instructor: Nathan Kellman
Craft an Industry-Quality 3D Level Blockout, and Portfolio It
Build a deep 3D action adventure level blockout through 16 iterations and 6 live playtests closely guided by veteran level designer, then turn it into a competitive portfolio piece
- Starts June 21, 2025 | 12 Weeks | 24 Live Sessions
- 1 Industry-Quality UE5 Project (16 Iterations & 6 Playtests)
- 5 Guest Instructors | 1 Adj. Instructor | 1 Portfolio Instructor
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