Certificate in Game Visuals 101

• Game Art Fundamentals: Understanding the basics of game art, including color theory, form, and structure.
• 3D Modeling: Creating low and high poly 3D models for use in games, including character models, environment props, and vehicles.
• Texturing and Materials: Creating and applying textures and materials to 3D models to give them realistic surface properties.
• Lighting and Rendering: Understanding the principles of lighting and rendering for real-time game engines.
• Game Engines: Learning how to use popular game engines, such as Unity and Unreal Engine, to create and implement game visuals.
• Optimization Techniques: Understanding how to optimize game visuals for different platforms and hardware configurations.
• Game Visual Design: Learning the principles of game visual design, including level design, environmental storytelling, and user interface design.
• Game Visual Pipeline: Understanding the game visual pipeline, from pre-production to post-production, and how to manage assets and resources.
• Workflow and Tools: Learning industry-standard workflow and tools, such as Maya, 3DS Max, Substance Painter, and Photoshop.

Note: This list is not exhaustive and can be modified to fit specific course requirements or focus areas.