Level Design and Improvisation: Lessons from Crafting "The Last of Us Part II"

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Published on March 17, 2023 4:19:28 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DwrNiH1T5E

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The Last of Us Part II (2020)

Duration: 1:38:56

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Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from a leading member of the development team behind one of the most highly acclaimed video games of all time. We are excited to welcome Senior Area Designer Evan Hill to the Gnomon stage as he shares the level design process for "The Last of Us Part II."

From ideation to implementation, Evan will go over the direction taken during the game’s two-plus years of production. He will discuss design and production process for "The Birthday Gift/Museum Flashback" level with particular focus on the priorities of the design, the theories that drove decision making, and how the entire development team worked together.

With over 10 years of experience as a level designer, Evan brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into the world of indie and AAA development. He regularly presents at Sci-Arc, GDC, and has taught courses at Gnomon. If you're a fan of "The Last of Us" or are interested in game design, you won't want to miss this exciting campus event!




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