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Game Production and Design

Welcome to the Game Production & Design Academy, offering a creative and hands-on training program for game creation.

Game design is a complex field that requires knowledge in programming, graphic design, and user experience, but also demands a lot of creative ideas.

Description

The Game Production & Design Academy offers a 9-month, 550-hour program that will prepare you for a successful career as a game programmer, game designer, or game technical artist.

You will be able to create dynamic and complex user experiences by developing your own visions.

This interactive program is designed for all lovers of engaging and addictive entertainment and includes 3D modeling, animation, game mechanics, and work on real projects.

At the end of the academic year, the best projects will be showcased at the final exhibition of the Game Production & Design Academy.

Benefits

Curriculum

Mandatory module

1. Fundamentals of Drawing

Mandatory module

2. Video Game Design Theory

Mandatory module

3. Texture Creation in Adobe Photoshop CC

Bonus modul

4. AI Unplugged

Mandatory module

5. 3D Modeling and Sculpting with Maya

Mandatory module

6. Introduction to 3D Animation with Autodesk Maya

Mandatory module

7. Autodesk Maya Character Rigging for Games and Animation

Mandatory module

8. Fundamentals of Video Game Programming with Unity 3D

Mandatory module

9. Introduction to the Video Game Industry

Mandatory module

10. Production Process in Game Development

Mandatory module

11. Professional Portfolio

Mandatory module

12. Project Modules

Mentors

Coordinator

Julijana Acovska

Academy Coordinator @Avenga Academy

Mentor

Milka Janakievska

Senior Product Designer (UX/UI) @IBorn

Mentor

Emilija Perchinkova

UI/Web Designer @Avenga Academy

Mentor

Martin Bocevski

Web Developer @Digital Present

Mentor

Marija Andrejska

Marketing Conusltant @Safty.Contact

Mentor

Martina Veljanovska

UX/UI Designer @JWP

Mentor

Damjan Klinachervski

Co-founder @Pyxis Elevate

Mentor

Blashka Mieva

Artist @freelance

Mentor

Aleksandar Kostoski

Product Owner & Game Designer @Aeria Canada Studio Inc.

Mentor

Sulejma Imer

Technical Artist @freelance

Mentor

Daniel Jankolovski

Game Designer @freelance

Success stories

FAQ

Who is this academy for?

The academy is designed for every student and beginner in the field who wants to combine technical knowledge and artistic skills to create a portfolio aligned with the game design industry.

Is prior knowledge required?

This academy does not require any prior knowledge. Students will learn how to design characters and environments, how rendering is done, character development, and animation. During the academy, students will create innovative and original game solutions.

How is the training delivered?

The classes are completely online and takes place twice a week and every other Friday from 17:30h to 21:00h.

Software requirements

The software tools and programs required for attending the course are: Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, and Unity.

Next Steps After Graduation

This academy records the highest employment rate because currently the gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. After completing the academy, students can get employed in one of our partner companies either locally or abroad.

Payment methods

We offer two payment options: full payment or interest-free installments. Discounts are available at specific times of the year for both options. Installment plans are calculated from the time of application until the end of the academy (the number of installments depends on the duration of the program).

Payments can be made via bank deposit or electronic transfer—we do not accept payments on-site. For installment plans, your presence is only required to sign the notarial contract.