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Learn the ins and outs of game development in NYC with classes covering everything from programming and game design to 3D modeling and animation. Perfect for aspiring game developers looking to take their skills to the next level.
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Learn Unreal in 8 Weeks
Playcrafting NYC @ 119 W 24th St, New York, NY
The Unreal Engine has been used since 1998 to make hundreds of incredible games of every imaginable style and genre. From Batman to Rocket League, Mortal Kombat and more, this is the software that the industry’s biggest developers have used to make the most popular games that keep us coming back for more. This course is your chance to make games of your own, no prior experience needed. Unreal Engine 4 is the most developer-friendly...
Workshop: Build A Game In A Day - Unity 3D
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Have you ever wanted to make a game inspired by Metroid, Castlevania, or Zelda? After this full-day workshop you’ll be walking out with a completed game in Unity, learning how to make it from scratch, start to finish. You’ll learn how Unity works, the basics of programming, a solid game development workflow, and how to put it all together into a complete game. Whether you’ve never used Unity before or you're a seasoned pro, by the end you’ll...
$150
Workshop: C# for Unity 3D
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Start making games in Unity with a focus on C# scripting! As a more programming-intensive workshop, you will learn by example more abstract and theoretical skills to apply to your own games. You’ll be led through various scripting problems and solutions culminating with a final, simple game made from scratch. Unity makes it easy to build games with little or no programming experience. This workshop will focus on understanding C# in the context...
$150
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Make Your First Game
PlayWell @ 250 Hudson St, New York, NY
We'll take you from ideation to execution. No prior skills in development or design required. Come as you are and leave a newly minted game maker. Topics of Learning: Unity Engine (Like Photoshop, but for games.) Game Scripting (We'll teach you some basic C# to get you started scripting your games.) Ideation (Game ideation is it's own practice. We'll walk you through some finer points and refine your ideas.) Testing & Feedback (Building...
Adventure Game Design
Playcrafting NYC @ 119 W 24th St, New York, NY
Adventure games have seen a huge resurgence in popularity in the past few years, and with several engines and tools available online, creating them has never been easier. If you've ever wanted to create your own adventure game or are interested in working on one, then this is the class for you! The class will cover the basics of designing adventure games from the ground up, presenting both a theoretical and practical approach, with a focus...
$50
Game Writing Portfolio Workout
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
This class is virtual. RSVP via Eventbrite and we will send instructions and appropriate links for you to join via the email you provide per guest in your registration. Instructions will be sent approximately one hour before the event begins. Interested in writing for video games? Here's a seminar highlighting the skills needed and what types of samples are typically used or requested in a game writing portfolio or game writing test. This class...
$25
Role-Playing Game Design
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Learn the fundamental design elements of a role playing game, with an emphasis on the steps a creator should take before starting to code. Ever since their origins in pen and paper, RPGs have been gaming’s primary vehicle to tell grand stories. The genre focuses on a few key elements to engross players in a save-the-world-scope narrative. Critical to the RPG’s success is the connection between the player and their character, a bond often formed...
$25
Workshop: Game Design
Playcrafting NYC @ 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Do you have a big idea for a video game, but aren’t sure where to start? Join us for a full-day workshop where you’ll explore the simple core game mechanics that make up even the biggest, most elaborate video games. This will be your crash course in the basics of game design and how to improve your design through prototyping. We’ll be leaving the computers behind to make some physical games so we can focus on the most important part of game...
$159.24
Programming Basics
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Programming is an essential skill for making digital games, but setting out to learn it can be a daunting task. There are tons of languages, books, tutorials and sites - but where should you start? This class has been designed to teach you the basic concepts that are shared among all major programming languages. We'll start with what a variable is, work through functions, and dive into arrays. If you don't even know what any of that means,...
$25
How to Build a Puzzle Game
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Puzzle games are the bread and butter of the mobile world. From Candy Crush Saga to Triple Town, Letterpress to Bejeweled everybody's playing them and they are lighting up the charts. Best of all, you don't need a team of 30 people to make one, you just need a great idea and some code. But if you've ever sat down to make one, you know that half of the work in having a rock solid blueprint to work from. Whether or not you're a beginner, building a...
$25
Podcasting 101
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Are you interested in sharing your passion about developing and game design with other enthusiasts? Have you considered the growing podcast platform to share your ideas, offer your expertise and present engaging conversations featuring knowledgeable guests? This class will cover the basics of how to launch your very own podcast. We’ll look at some of the technology to get started. We will run through best practices for public speaking and...
$25
Voice Acting for Games
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Good voice acting can make a good game great, and bad voice acting can make a decent game terrible—but both those making games and those acting in them need to know what to do (and what NOT to do!) to create the best game possible! In this class, Melanie will lead you through the video game voiceover production process, where you will experience first-hand the process of finding voice actors, deciding who is right for the role, and how to get the...
$25
Intro to UX for Games
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Quality user experience (UX) design is crucial for avoiding mechanics, interfaces, and situations that frustrate players. What can we learn from UX design to make video games more usable, and therefore more engaging? Catt Small, a UX Designer and game maker, will share UX design techniques. Design has become a major differentiator — see Dots and Monument Valley — because it leads to better user retention and more sales. Great visual design...
$25
Writing for Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Game Worlds
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Interested in science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror for your next game? Here's a writing workshop to get you started on populating your world with monsters, creatures, aliens, fantastical beasts, and more! Learn how to avoid pitfalls and clichés in genre fiction and discover how the story of the game world adds depth and coherency. Be prepared to write during the workshop. Existing story ideas are welcome, but not necessary, because writing...
$25
Legal Issues for Game Developers 101
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Running your own game studio is hard enough without worrying about the host of legal needs every game developer encounters as they build their company. Come join Chris, a New York Gaming Attorney as he walks you through what every Developer should know about legal issues, but is afraid to ask. Chris Reid has been working on Intellectual Property and Technology law his entire legal career and has been exclusively serving game developers in...
Free
Writing Immersive Game Worlds
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Worldbuilding is an essential step in developing immersive, compelling stories and games. Even if your game doesn't have characters or a plot, it probably has a world of some kind. How do you create a cohesive, engaging world that feels like a place your players will want to spend time in? And how do you make it fresh and original without rehashing familiar tropes? In this class, we'll discuss basic worldbuilding strategies that work for any...
$25
Selling Your Game - Marketing to Analytics
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
There's more to the art of game development than just making a good game: there's the totally separate art of selling your game. Direct sales, bundles, distributors, and publishers represent a vast yonder of money-making potential and can be murky to navigate whether it's you're a seasoned developer or getting prepared for your first commercial release. This course will go over different ways of selling your game and looking at both the how and why...
$25
Creating Sound Effects for Games
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
We all know the importance of audio in games. With great sound effects, a game's world can really come alive. But with poor sound effects, the entire presentation can fall flat. Knowing that, it can still be difficult to find the right sound effects for your game. For an indie developer, the options are using stock sounds from a library, or hiring a sound designer. But with the first option, we run into a risk of having sounds that don't exactly...
$25
Kickstarter 101: The Basics
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Come learn the basics of running a Kickstarter project from someone at Kickstarter! Games Outreach Lead, Anya Combs, will walk you through the basics of starting a project including how to launch, when to launch, and what you need to do before you launch. Featured Topics Topics will include: Starting a project What to do before launching Funding goals Kickstarter videos Rewards Promotions and features Fulfillment About the Instructor ...
Free
Intro to Unreal Engine 4
Playcrafting NYC @ 11 Times Square, New York, NY
Learn how to make your first game in Unreal Engine 4 and navigate its interface. Class Description Unreal Engine is a great and popular tool for creating games that get published onto a variety of platforms. We will cover a number of topics by creating a simple collect them all game to help you get comfortable with the interface. Join us and learn how to make your first game in Unreal Engine 4. Featured Topics Intro to Unreal interface Navigation...
$25
Reviews for Game Development Classes in NYC
Game Development Classes in NYC are rated 4.3 stars based on 69 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Writing Immersive Game Worlds
The instructor was great! I enjoyed the exercises and the examples given. I left the class feeling very confident in knowing how to apply these tips and methods in my own writing projects. -
Writing for Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Game Worlds
Thank you for the insightful class and fun practices. Dio -
Role-Playing Game Design
Our instructor was great! Very knowledgeable and good at explaining all the concepts he covered. This was also a good interactive course (not a lecture) with plenty of activities and chances to discuss. I'd definitely take another course from this teacher again. -
Intro to UX for Games
There was a lot of information covered in the two-hour time slot, as well as multiple hands-on activities! Very informative/helpful course! -
Game Writing Portfolio Workout
Fantastic -
Game Writing Portfolio Workout
This is so far best one of the Playcrafting workshops. The teacher was funny, incredibly knowledgeable and shared the best insider's secrets! -
How to Build a Puzzle Game
This was a great class! I got exactly what I needed to start my first puzzle project! The instructor was very knowledgeable. The assistant was very helpful. The students were eager, excited, and supportive. -
Podcasting 101
I went to the class with three friends and we all loved it! It was very useful and the instructor was nice and helpful, honest and knowledgeable. Thanks so much! We are definitely going to do podcasts. -
Podcasting 101
Great class. Covered all the basics. The teacher was patient and helpful. Highly recommended! -
Legal Issues for Game Developers 101
Great class! A lot of info and he made a boring subject interesting and informative. -
Programming Basics
Great class, I learned allot. Extremely informative.
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