In NYFA's 1-Year Game Design Certificate Program, prospective game designers are introduced to the art of game design and development through hands-on, project-based learning. Throughout the program, students build intermediate knowledge of crafting fun gameplay, as well as the essential techniques and practices of game art and coding. Students receive a deep education in Playcentric Design and Systems Literacy, also gaining intermediate experience in the Maya 3-D Art Software. Under the guidance of our experienced faculty of game designers, one-year students also create a series of original video game content, establishing a firm foundation in the theories, methods and execution of game development.<br>The 1-Year Game Design program is offered at NYFA Los Angeles. The program introduces students to the language and processes of game programming, the techniques and practices of game design and art, systems creation, and coding, as well as the theories of narrative storytelling in video games. The curriculum also includes:<br>Coursework and exercises aimed to help students develop skills in game prototyping, playtesting, iteration, presentation, and collaboration while building knowledge in the techniques and practices of game art and animation<br>Projects designed to teach the methods and execution of game development through participation in the creation of a working video game