Essentials of video game creation (3cr)

Objective

After the course you will have learned, in practice, how to develop a basic game concept, from an idea to a pitch.
You will learn teamworking by developing a game concept.
You will have learned basics of game history, character, and concept design.
You have learned how to give a presentation (a pitch) about your game idea.

Content

The studies will focus on Essentials of Video Game Creation (3 ECTS) and will teach you how to create a video game by studying concept design and development.

- History of games
- Game ideation process
- Character design
- Game concept design
- Roles in a game studio
- Game production
- Game concept pitching

The studying is conducted during an intensive 5-day camp during which participants will attend lectures, workshops and other activities mentioned in the schedule. There will be mentoring for the groups.

The required skills for Xamk Summer School of Gaming are a good level of English language and basic computer software skills.

Evaluation

Several tasks and assignments will be given to participants, including teamwork and presentations. Students will be evaluated on a pass/fail scale.