MODULE 1 | The History of the Video Game
• History of the computer game: A.S. Douglas, Ralph Baer & Nolan Bushnell.
• Industry Cycles: 1972-1976
• Industry Cycles: 1976-1983
• Industry Cycles: 1984-1990
• Industry Cycles: 1990-1994
• Industry Cycles: 1994-1999
• Industry Cycles: 2000-2004
• Industry Cycles: 2005-Present

MODULE 2 | Organization, Concept Development & Planning
• Definition of Concept
• Concept Development: Key Questions
• Concept Team Members, their roles & building a team
• The Premise: Characters, Goals & Game Philosophy
• Unique Selling Points (USPs) & Target Customers
• Intellectual Property: Original vs. Licensed
• Game Features & Platforms
• The Business: Development, Marketing & Publishing

MODULE 3 | Developing the Game Design Document (GDD)
• Game Design Document (GDD)
• Story, Outline, Plot & Environments
• Script & Formatting
• Cinematics: Pre-Rendered vs. In-Game
• Storytelling & Storyboards
• Player Types: Traits & Features
• Gameplay Mechanics: Levels & Interfaces

MODULE 4 | Developing the Technical Design Document (TDD)
• Architecture: The Technical Design Document (TDD)
• Coding Standards & Tools
• Game Engines
• Risks & Contingencies
• Third Party Technology Dependencies
• Security
• Revision Control
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Physics
• Input/Output (I/O)
• Media Formats, Hardware Considerations & Graphics
• Multiplayer & the Internet: Communication Protocol
• User Interface, Art Tools, Sound & The TDD
• Research & Development
• Technical Design Review (TDR) & The Prototype

MODULE 5 | Developing the Art Style Guide
• Art Style Guide (ASG)
• Environment & Objects
• Art Production Pipeline
• Concept Drawing & Storyboarding Continued
• Modeling, Animation, Texturing, Lighting & Rendering
• Sound Design Document

MODULE 6 | Business, Management & the Organization
• Phases of Game Development
• Staffing Plan: Roles & Responsibilities Continued
• Project Schedule
• Budget