GameDev
Masterclass
The first portfolio development program in Romania! Increase your chances of employment with industry experts!
WHY MASTERCLASS?
Game concepts & game design
Learn how to develop and present video game concepts and features.
Introduction in Game Concepts
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What is a game concept?
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Theme, style, core mechanics.
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Market research
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Player trends and needs.
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Competitor analysis and niche identification.
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Creating a Game Design Document (GDD)
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The structure of the GDD
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Game description, mechanics, story, levels, etc.
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Clarity and detail
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Clear presentation of ideas.
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Tools and templates
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Helpful examples and resources
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Game mechanics
& gameplay
Find out how to create exciting game mechanics and engaging gameplay.
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Creating game mechanics
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Development and testing of mechanics.
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Engaging gameplay
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Creating a flow that maintains interest and challenge.
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Player feedback
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Using feedback for regular improvements.
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Game engine & scripting
Get to know Unity or Unreal and discover how to prototype.
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Game engines
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Introducing Unity and Unreal Engine.
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Programming and scripting
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Basics in C# (Unity) or Blueprints/C++ (Unreal).
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Fast prototyping
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Creating and testing game prototypes.
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Game Art , 3D and UI
Learn how Photoshop and Blender help us bring life and color to ideas.
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Game Art
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Using Photoshop for concepts and textures.
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3D Modeling
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Using Blender for 3D modeling and animation.
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UI Design
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Creating visual interfaces.
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Professional projects
During the Masterclass you will develop at least 3 portfolio projects with your trainers.
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Prototype
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Create a game prototype in skeleton form for testing concepts.
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Stage gate development
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Develop an early-stage demo to refine and test functionality.
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Final Demo
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Create a full demo for your portfolio, showcasing your finished product.
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MASTERCLASS
Discover the most ambitious educational career program that supports you to become a video game developer. 12 seats! 8 months! 3 portfolio projects!
Only 12 places available
Only 12 places available
On-site in Bucharest
4000 Euro
Min 17 years + Interview
Min 17 years + Interview
Frequent questions
This program is aimed at people over 17 years old, who want to build a career in game dev, to increase their chances of employment or those in the first years of their career who want to accelerate their development and career promotion. The Masterclass program does not replace, but supplements your school or university activity.
The registration process consists of filling out the form on the page dedicated to the Masterclass programme. Due to the limited number of places, the letter of intent is very important. We expect you to mention in detail why you want to participate in this program.
If you meet the mentioned criteria (17+ years and detailed letter of intent) you will be contacted by phone or email to set up an interview with one of the trainers/mentors involved in the program. After this interview, you will receive an email in which we will confirm or deny your participation in the Masterclass program.
In the confirmation email of participation in the Masterclass program, you will receive the link to the payment page. Payment can be made by bank transfer based on the fiscal invoice issued by GameDev Academy. You can also opt for payment in installments.
The program takes place during an academic calendar year. This involves physical presence on the days when the course sessions take place, but also online interactions with colleagues and teachers, whenever necessary, on our Discord channel. The curriculum is composed of theoretical and practical modules that will be taught during 2 semesters, as well as 2 exam sessions. The modules are built to provide the necessary knowledge to develop a video game, and the final exam will be represented by the year's project consisting of making a video game demo. Additionally, there will be different projects and optional activities, such as visits to studios in Bucharest, discussion sessions with guests from abroad, game jams, etc.
Of course! We have a positive track record regarding students who got hired shortly after completing the courses they attended. However, we cannot offer guarantees! We are in discussions with the main studios in Romania to offer internship programs or employment support. We also make an effort to help you through consulting in creating your CV and portfolio.
We can't repeat it enough times! It is very important to develop a portfolio, to practice in your free time, to be proactive in class, to ask questions every time you feel that something is not clear to you. And we insist on "practicing in your spare time".
Yes, you will receive a participation diploma issued by us that attests your involvement throughout the duration of the program. In addition to the diploma, you will also receive the result obtained in the final exam, as well as the qualification from us. Keep in mind that you will not receive the participation diploma or the qualification from us if you accumulate more than 5 absences in any semester.
We mention that diplomas certified by the Romanian state cannot be issued, because the vast majority of jobs specific to the game development industry are not officially recognized in Romania.
November - February
Semester 1
Industry's basic framework and terminology
Game concepts
Game Design Documents
Game pitching
Game prototyping
Winter Session assigment review
March - July
Semester 2
Iteration and scope
Alpha Stage Gate
Beta Stage Gate
Playtesting and bug fixing
Game Demo review
Graduation
Roadmap Masterclass
It starts with a game idea. You will learn to break down ideas into game mechanics. To combine game mechanics to form gameplay sequences. In parallel, you will learn to develop the idea into rules and structures, so that in the end you can get a playable demo of the concept you started from.
Game Design
You will use Unity to bring the idea we started from to life. You learn to set scenes, create interactive elements, add characters, enemies and objects, place cameras, sounds and special effects, but also how to test your game to eliminate bugs that appear during the development process .
Unity Engine
Many people start developing a video game, but it is surprisingly difficult to finish one. During this class you will learn processes used by professional game producers to develop their products, to keep their projects on track and to offer a complete, polished video game.
Project Management
We mentioned that the number of games started and not finished or launched is surprising high. One cause is the mismanagement of development time. The mentors and trainers you will interact with will share tips & tricks and best practices to minimize these risks.
Time management
Developing a video game is one of the most interactive experiences possible. Whether you work on your own, in a small team or in a big studio, you will interact with other developers. Learn how to manage crisis situations, project delays, creative conflicts and performance evaluation.
Communication methods
Planning the launch of a game starts the day you decide to work on your idea. You will learn about the "Stage Gate Process", the benefits of "Alpha", "Beta", "Gold" versioning, multiplatform release, marketing, community, crowdfunding, post-lunch, patching and the release of DLC type content.
Launching the game
What will you learn?
You will learn to develop computer games, alone and in teams, using production management tools and techniques to deliver a product on time. At the end of this program you will have your own portfolio projects that represent vertical prototypes and you will learn how to present yourself to potential employers through your CV and professional portfolio.
Schedule an interview
We know how stressful the interview process for admission to a program can be, but we want you to have the most pleasant and comfortable discussion with us. This interview is important because it helps us evaluate whether the program suits you or not. We are aware of the time effort and the financial investment it entails and we want you to benefit fully from its experience. It is also useful for us, using the information in the internal process of building the class and adding a variety of students who can continue our mission, goals and enrich the community we are building. As we said initially, we invite you to a pleasant and comfortable dialogue to get to know each other.
Frequent questions
This program is aimed at people over 17 years old, who want to build a career in game dev, to increase their chances of employment or those in the first years of their career who want to accelerate their development and career promotion. The Masterclass program does not replace, but supplements your school or university activity.
The registration process consists of filling out the form on the page dedicated to the Masterclass programme. Due to the limited number of places, the letter of intent is very important. We expect you to mention in detail why you want to participate in this program.
If you meet the mentioned criteria (17+ years and detailed letter of intent) you will be contacted by phone or email to set up an interview with one of the trainers/mentors involved in the program. After this interview, you will receive an email in which we will confirm or deny your participation in the Masterclass program.
In the confirmation email of participation in the Masterclass program, you will receive the link to the payment page. Payment can be made by bank transfer based on the fiscal invoice issued by GameDev Academy. You can also opt for payment in installments.
No, because the courses will take place at the GameDev Academy headquarters in Bucharest. Students and trainers will be in permanent contact in the virtual class on the Discord channel of GameDev Academy, but lectures will take place in our classrooms.
The program takes place during an academic calendar year. This involves physical presence on the days when the course sessions take place, but also online interactions with colleagues and teachers, whenever necessary, on our Discord channel. The curriculum is composed of theoretical and practical modules that will be taught during 2 semesters, as well as 2 exam sessions. The modules are built to provide the necessary knowledge to develop a video game, and the final exam will be represented by the year's project consisting of making a video game demo. Additionally, there will be different projects and optional activities, such as visits to studios in Bucharest, discussion sessions with guests from abroad, game jams, etc.
Of course! We have a positive track record regarding students who got hired shortly after completing the courses they attended. However, we cannot offer guarantees! We are in discussions with the main studios in Romania to offer internship programs or employment support. We also make an effort to help you through consulting in creating your CV and portfolio.
We can't repeat it enough times! It is very important to develop a portfolio, to practice in your free time, to be proactive in class, to ask questions every time you feel that something is not clear to you. And we insist on "practicing in your spare time".
Yes, you will receive a participation diploma issued by us that attests your involvement throughout the duration of the program. In addition to the diploma, you will also receive the result obtained in the final exam, as well as the qualification from us. Keep in mind that you will not receive the participation diploma or the qualification from us if you accumulate more than 5 absences in any semester.
We mention that diplomas certified by the Romanian state cannot be issued, because the vast majority of jobs specific to the game development industry are not officially recognized in Romania.
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Soon
25 October 2024
Only 12 places available
~200h / 8 months
In the classroom
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4800 EURO
3000 Ron/month
Payment in 8 equal monthly installments. No commission or interest
500eur discount
Pentru plata primei rate până la data de 20 August
Installments through TBI and Advantage Card
These payment methods will be introduced soon
