Introduction to Game Design

Course code LERN 1100

Credit 0.0

Length 16.0 hours

Course outline View

Games are increasingly recognized as a tool that can serve many business purposes beyond entertainment. This course provides a general introduction to what goes into the design and development of both video and analog games, with a particular focus on the use of games outside of consumer entertainment. By completing this course, you can take the first steps into understanding game design and how it can be applied in your field.

This course is offered in partnership with Learning Education Resource Network - UGotClass. For more information see: http://yougotclass.org/index.cfm/VCC

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • What Makes a Game?
  • Essentials of Design
  • Game Design: Solo and in Teams
  • Serious Games & Gamification

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22487 June 1, 2026
to June 26, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22488 April 6, 2026
to May 1, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22511 April 6, 2026
to May 1, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
22512 June 1, 2026
to June 26, 2026
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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.