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GAME 1-4: Basics of Game Development


Description
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, and many experts are predicting that in 2021 this number may be over $175 billion. 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.

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. You'll get to enjoy high-quality Finnish education standards

Begin your journey towards your game development career today!

Content
  • Edukamu Video Tutorial
  • Introduction
  • Development Teams and Tools
  • Taste of Game Development
  • Your First Game Development Project
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed