Game Design & Production Academy
Welcome to the Game Design & Production 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
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- Final (client) project
- Portfolio
- Career counseling
- Free training worth €590:
- AI training worth €250
- Teamwork training and introduction to corporate culture worth €120
- Soft skills training worth €220
Curriculum
1. Fundamentals of Drawing
2. Video Game Design Theory
3. Texture Creation in Adobe Photoshop CC
4. AI Unplugged
5. 3D modeling and sculpting with AutoDesk Maya
6. Introduction to 3D Animation with Autodesk Maya
7. Character rigging for animation and video games with AutoDesk Maya
8. Fundamentals of Video Game Programming with Unity 3D
9. Introduction to the Video Game Industry
10. Production Process in Game Development
11. Professional Portfolio
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 Klincharevski
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
Miroslav Petreski employed by Joyson Safety Systems
Meet Miroslav Petreski, an alumni student from the Data Science Academy. He tells us about his experience from the academy
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
There are two payment methods: in cash and in interest-free installments. For each payment model, there is a discount during a certain period of the year. The installments are calculated from the month of application until the very end of the academy. The number of installments varies according to the duration of the academy.
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.
Game Design & Production Academy
2.750 €
2.100 €
2.000 €
- Start: September 2026
- Duration: 9 months
- Model: online
- Shedule: 4/5 times per week
- Time:17:30 – 20:50 h
