Advanced Certificate in LGBTQ+ Games: Design & Narrative
-- viewing nowThe Advanced Certificate in LGBTQ+ Games: Design & Narrative is a timely and essential course that equips learners with the skills to create inclusive and diverse games. This certificate course addresses the growing industry demand for game designers and developers who can create authentic LGBTQ+ characters and narratives, fostering a more inclusive gaming community.
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• Representations in LGBTQ+ Games: An exploration of how LGBTQ+ characters and narratives have been represented in video games, including both positive and negative examples, and the impact these representations have on players and the wider culture. • Game Design for Inclusivity: Techniques and best practices for designing video games that are welcoming and inclusive for LGBTQ+ players, including character creation systems, dialogue options, and gender expression. • Queer Game Studies: An overview of the field of queer game studies, including its history, key scholars, and major debates, and how it can inform the design and analysis of LGBTQ+ games. • Narrative Techniques in LGBTQ+ Games: An examination of the various narrative techniques used in LGBTQ+ games, such as branching narratives, environmental storytelling, and social mechanics, and how they can be used to create compelling and engaging LGBTQ+ narratives. • Designing for Intersectionality in LGBTQ+ Games: An exploration of how to design games that take into account the intersections of LGBTQ+ identity with other aspects of identity, such as race, class, and ability, and how to create games that are inclusive of all players. • Sexuality and Intimacy in Games: A discussion of how to design and represent sexuality and intimacy in games, including LGBTQ+ sexuality and relationships, and the challenges and opportunities presented by designing for sexuality in games. • Ethics in LGBTQ+ Game Design: An examination of the ethical considerations involved in designing LGBTQ+ games, including representation, appropriation, and the impact of LGBTQ+ games on players and the wider culture. • Communities and Fan Cultures in LGBTQ+ Games: An exploration of the communities and fan cultures that have formed around LGBTQ+ games, including the role of fan works, fan communities, and social media in the creation and dissemination of LGBTQ+ games. • Marketing and Distribution of LGBTQ+ Games: A discussion of the unique challenges and opportunities involved in marketing and distributing LGBTQ+ games, including how to reach LGBTQ+ audiences, the role of indie game development, and the impact of digital distribution on LGBTQ+ games.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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