Game Design Bootcamp

Prepare for a career in gaming.

Our bootcamp takes you from complete beginner to game design pro.

With a focus on innovation, practical skills, and industry relevance, our expert-led programs, powered by Flatiron School, are designed to guide you every step of the way. You’ll gain the expertise needed to thrive in today’s fast-evolving technology landscape.

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Learn game design from the experts.

Using AAA case studies, learn to build immersive game levels and interfaces, combine different gameplay systems to create more engaging experiences, and discover what it takes to launch a successful game.

The goal of this program is to take you from a beginner with a passion for games to a trained professional game designer, ready to enter the industry. No matter what you want to create, we'll give you the skills to create your own digital worlds.

No prior experience necessary. This bootcamp takes you from novice to confident game creator.

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The University of Richmond // Flatiron School difference:

  • Learn from game experts with real-world experience
  • Small group classes, 100% online
  • Unreal Authorized Training Center and Academic Partner
  • Blizzard Entertainment training partner
  • Career services built-in

Bootcamp Pathway

Part-time: 48 weeks

  • Essentials

    Essentials of Game Design

    Before building a game, it’s essential to understand game design theory. This course focuses on how to design compelling games, why certain designs work, and what steps are necessary for success.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Understand what a game and game systems are and how to design them
    • Design compelling game systems, quests and objectives
    • Design core gameplay mechanics
    • Add visuals to enhance levels
    • Start learning the Unreal Engine and building simple prototypes
  • Foundations I

    Foundations I: Core Game Design Principles and Prototyping

    In this program, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life and find out what goes into making a fun and compelling game. Using the concepts, processes, and theories you learned in essentials, you’ll learn how to validate and express your ideas then apply your new skills and knowledge of level and game systems design to tackle more complex level design problems and areas by creating your own playable game prototype in Unreal Engine.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Design advanced game systems, maps, and assets
    • Create a compelling game pitch
    • Use the Unreal Engine to design and build games
    • Whitebox a level in Unreal Engine
  • Foundations II

    Foundations II: Professional Game Design and Implementation

    In this program, learn how to design and create AAA quality combat and action games for PC and consoles. You’ll take your game from idea to designing the game systems, designing levels, and implement in Unreal Engines so that others can play. You’ll have all the assets and tools you need to build a game, even if you are not an artist or programmer.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Create a compelling shooter project in Unreal Engine
    • Design and create amazing combat in action games
    • Implement complex AI in Unreal
    • Design complex objects in the game which players can use
  • Capstone

    Capstone

    This final course is dedicated to getting you job-ready! With your instructor’s guidance, you’ll polish your best work for your portfolio and learn how to develop your competitive edge, market yourself, and make the best possible impression in front of employers. You’ll also receive additional career support, portfolio reviews, and industry insights from your career coach.

    What you’ll learn:

    • How to polish your portfolio to impress employers
    • Interview and negotiation strategies
    • Effective networking and self-promotion
    • Accessing the hidden job market