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The Game Design Document

The Game Design Document

PROD-201 Tier 200 production 20 min
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Standards (2)
  • GD.18.2 Game Design Document (GDD)
    Create and maintain a comprehensive GDD (or equivalent) detailing gameplay mechanics, narrative structure, art direction, systems design, and technical requirements to guide development.
  • 16.4 Creative Planning
    Develop and analyze creative plans to identify project or production needs (e.g., creative brief, script, storyboard, game design document, setlist, and schematic).

What you’ll be able to do

  • Understand The Game Design Document.

Try it

Step 1 — Key Concepts & Tools

Review the core principles and tool shortcuts for this lesson.

Step 2 — Practice Exercise

Follow along in software (Blender, Unreal Engine, Krita, or PureRef) to build the exercise file.

Step 3 — Self Check & Review

Verify your results against the rubric criteria.

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