M18 | Game Concept Design

Bring Your Game Ideas to Life

In this module, you will delve into one of the earliest and most creative stages of game development. This module equips you with the skills to pitch your ideas, transform them into actionable plans, and convey their value through compelling design. Whether you’re pursuing a creative role or another path in the industry, understanding the foundations of concept design is essential.

Included in: IVGC Free Membership and IVGC+ Membership
Credits: 2 Credits
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Offered as: Finnish Open University System / Continuing Education Programme


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What You will Learn

This module focuses on the fundamentals of game concept design:

  • Learn how to pitch your game ideas.
  • Learn to develop realistic action plans based on your concepts.
  • Create designs that effectively communicate the value of your ideas.

By the end, you will have a practical understanding of how to take an idea and develop it into a visual and actionable concept.

Professional Tools You Will Use

To complete this module, you will need the following tools:

  • Krita (Drawing Software): A professional-grade tool for creating digital art. While Krita is recommended, any drawing software or even pen and paper can be used.
  • LibreOffice: A free word processing and presentation software for organizing your work. Online alternatives like G Suite are also acceptable.
  • Templates provided within the module will help you structure your assignment effectively.

How You Will Complete the Module

This module combines video lectures with hands-on creative tasks:

  1. Watch the Video Lectures:
    Access five (5) engaging video lessons on Teachable, complete with AI-generated subtitles. Mobile users can also watch them on YouTube for convenience.
  2. Produce a Character Design and a One Sheet:
    Create a compelling character design using your preferred tools, from professional drawing software to simple sketches on paper.
  3. Use Provided Templates:
    Utilize the module’s templates as a base to ensure your work is structured and meets the requirements.

Technical Requirements

  • A phone, tablet or computer with drawing or word processing capabilities
  • A stable internet connection

Recognised Credits and Certificate

Upon completing this module, you will earn 2 Credits toward your studies. Additionally, you will obtain:

  • A Transcript of Records (ToR) (for Finnish HETU/PIC holders)
  • A Certificate of Studies (CoS)

For more information about these certificates and how to obtain them, click here.