Junior Pro - Vocational training Game Designer | BLOCKCHAIN & METAVERSE duration
Unreal Engine and Blender have been used in many areas of the creative industry. Unreal Engine is widely used for developing high-quality video games, virtual reality, and interactive simulations, as shown by famous games like Fortnite and the Gears of War series. Blender, on the other hand, is a powerful 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tool used in animated films, visual effects, and product design. Both tools are valued for their versatility and advanced capabilities in digital graphics.
This hands-on course is designed to guide enthusiasts into the world of game design, offering fundamental theoretical and practical skills. Participants will also learn to develop game design pitches & documents, receiving detailed instructions on how to effectively formulate these crucial presentations for the video game industry.
The demand for game designers is currently experiencing strong growth. Since 2019, job postings for game designers have shown an average annual increase of 5.31%, with projections for continued growth. This positive trend reflects the rising interest and demand for qualified professionals in the video game sector.
Transform your passion into a profession: become a game designer!
Course Outline Module 1 | Unreal Engine
- Introduction to Unreal Engine 5 and 3D graphics
- Level design tools
- Lighting tools
- Niagara VFX basics
- Materials: Shading models
- OOP and Blueprint programming; Control Rig
- Game Design
Module 2 | Blender
- Introduction to Blender
- 3D modeling
- Texturing & Materials
- Lighting and Rendering
- Animation
Module 3 | Game Design Pitch & Cloud Computing
- Game Design Pitch & Document
- AI Labs
- Cloud Computing Foundation (valid for the EXIN international certification)
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This course is perfect for anyone who wants to start a career in the video game industry, including aspiring game designers, indie developers, game artists, programmers, and other creative professionals who want to dive into the world of video game development. It offers a unique opportunity to gain practical and theoretical skills, preparing participants to become qualified and innovative professionals in the digital gaming field.
By the end of this course, you will have acquired practical skills in creating interactive game environments, characters, and assets, using some of the most advanced and widely-used tools in the industry.
Diplomas and Certifications
The course provides the following:
- The "Geeks Academy DIPLOMA" certificate.
- The "DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT," a bilingual document in Italian and English that certifies the skills you've acquired according to EU standards.
- The issuance of "DIGITAL BADGES" for the completion of individual modules and the full program, which can be shared on LinkedIn in the Licenses & Certifications section.
Career CoachingFor 5 years after the course ends, you'll have free access to our active support service for professional placement and career advancement. 95% of our graduates have found a new job within 3 months of completing the course!
International ExperiencesWe offer our students exclusive study trips to major international digital transformation hubs like Singapore, Seoul, and Dubai. These immersive experiences enrich the student's knowledge base and increase career opportunities!
AlumniCommunity
By enrolling in the course, you automatically become a member of the AGA: the Geeks Academy Alumni.
The AGA is a community that brings together all of our former students to offer support, develop collaborations, and provide benefits related to career coaching and professional networking. The Alumni International Day is the community's most important annual event for international updates and networking.
Smart Education Formula
Formula Smart Education: Our teaching allows you to easily study where and when you want, even if you work and have little time. The lessons can be held on-site or in a part-time Live Online formula by teachers in presence and are recorded to allow you to watch them again in streaming on our e-learning platform. Classes are scheduled in the evening (e.g., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 21:00–22:40) and/or on weekends (Saturday and Sunday,
13:20 and 14:10–17:40)*.
The curriculum includes hands-on exercises, virtual labs, and all learning materials. All times refer to 50-minute academic hours.
*UTC+2 (Rome)
E-learning Platform
Our teaching method allows you to study wherever and whenever you want, even if you work and have limited time. All lessons are delivered Live Online by present instructors and are recorded to make them available for later viewing on our e-learning platform – where you'll also find numerous useful resources for individual study and practice!
Basic Technical Requirements
Preferably a 64-bit dual-core PC with Windows 10. *Please note that Macs with macOS X 10.9.2 (or later) are not ideal for the learning phase due to their well-known blocking security systems. 16 GB RAM Quad-core Intel or AMD processor (minimum level) Virtual reality compatible graphics card (e.g., minimum Nvidia GTX 1060)
Limited Enrollment
All courses have limited enrollment. Fill out the form to get more information about our services (current promotions, financing options, career coaching & job placement) and check availability!