Create your own video games and launch a career in game design.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of game design with our range of game design courses taught by world-class game designers.
Whether you're a beginner looking for short courses or an advanced learner seeking industry programs or accredited degrees, we have the perfect study option tailored to your skill level and goals. From creating your own game from scratch to launching your first title to market, we have you covered.
Our specialized game design courses provide a personalized education experience that will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel, all taught by experienced artists who have honed their craft at renowned studios like Blizzard, Ubisoft, Epic Games and EA.
Bletchley Institute, powered by CG Spectrum, is an Unreal Engine Authorized Training Center and Unreal Academic Partner working closely with Epic Games to provide high-quality education with experienced mentors and industry best practices used in major studios.
This complete study pathway will prepare you for a career in game design in 1 year. You'll discover what it takes to make an addictive game and build your own with Unreal Engine to add to your portfolio.
Game Design Essentials - 3 Months - Beginner
Find out what makes for an addicting game, starting with game mechanics and systems, genres, level design, and world-building. Expect a mix of theory, paper design, concepting, and hands-on activities.
Game Design Foundations - 9 Months - Intermediate
Uncover what makes a video game compelling and build foundations in designing game systems. Gain confidence in navigating industry-used software, including Unreal Engine and Photoshop, and explore essential game workflows.
Get a more hands-on education with mentorship from top film and game experts, an industry-approved curriculum and a thriving creative community cheering you on.
By giving you access to the most talented artists in the industry, we help you to become well-connected, trained, and prepared for life beyond school.
What you get when studying at Bletchley Institute, powered by CG Spectrum:
As an online school with students and mentors in 90+ countries, we're proud to bring the industry to you – wherever you are in the world!
Master your skill set while getting expert feedback and support from your industry mentor in a live Q&A call each week. All of our game design mentors have years of experience working on AAA video games at major studios.
Create your own video games and launch a career in game design.
A system designer is the creator of the software systems that will power a video game. They are brought in early in the development process to analyze the scope and design of the game to set up the platforms that will bring the game to life.
Level Design, a specialization of game design, focuses on the creation and practical implementation of levels, environments, stories, and quests while considering flow, pace, and space. A Level Designer also creates each level's entry and exit points and guides the player logically through the game via its rules, rewards, and objectives.
Game Designers focus on the function of a game, creating systems, rules, and gameplay, and help with world-building (story and IP) to ensure it’s playable, fun, and engaging.
Be part of a community that dares to dream, to innovate, and to make a lasting impact on the world. Together, we can achieve mighty things.