Games are everywhere around us: serious, educational, entertaining, rehabilitation games, exergames, and many others. They are a career for millions of developers across the globe. Games are a fast-growing industry, with global revenue adding up to $152.1 billion in 2019. All of that is accomplished by game specialists from a wide range of expertise and you can become one of them! Game design, art, programming—all paths are open to you. Our Basics of Game Development courses will get you started on the journey into the digital games industry.

This course is the first part of our Basics of Game Development course set. Each of these courses is worth 2 ECTS study credits, totaling up to 8 European ECTS study credits. ECTS facilitates the acceptance of studies abroad, the application to foreign universities and are highly regarded among international employers. During this course, we'll be going over a basic introduction to the world of game development.

To become a part of this dynamic and rapidly growing industry, you will need to know the basics of game development. We will guide you through the subject in a simple and pragmatic way, emphasizing practical tutorials. Over the duration of these courses, you will pick up the basic terminology, learn how a regular development process goes, how game studios function, and how major game marketplaces work. Most importantly—you will learn to make a small game of your own!

Finland is known for its thriving game development scene with internationally known companies like Supercell, Rovio, Remedy Entertainment, and Fingersoft—the creators of massively popular Clash of Clans, Angry Birds, Max Payne, and Hill Climb. There are some top-notch institutions providing game education and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences is among the very top ones! Don't miss the chance to enjoy the benefits of Finland's highly regarded education system in a field it truly shines in.

Don’t miss an opportunity to sign up for the Basics of Game Development, because:
1. Digital games are a rapidly growing, dynamic industry
2. The course gives you essential practical insight into the workings of the business
3. After completing the course you'll know how to make and release a simple game
4. Simple and practical teaching methods.
5. High-quality Finnish course implementation and education standards

Begin your journey towards your game development career today!