Gamer Camp: Nano
- Duration:
- Full time: 4 weeks
- Fees:
- Cost: £950 per delegate
Acceptance onto the course is subject to interview.
- Dates:
- 2nd Jul - 3rd Aug 2012
- 1st - 26th Jul 2013
Overview
On Gamer Camp Nano, attendees work in teams over the course of 1 month to develop and publish a game for a smartphone.
Nano is the entry level game development course of the Gamer Camp series, allowing students to use the latest technology to build a working game in a studio environment.
Key Facts
Chances are, if you love games you'd also love to make them for a living.
There are lots of schemes and courses around promising just that these days, but only one; Gamer Camp, has the industry backing to arm you with the tools you need to prepare you fully for working in a development studio.
You'll get specialist skills training, mentoring and support from leading game developers, the chance to design and build a working game that can be published and experience every stage of the games development cycle. All this and more will help stand you head and shoulders above other graduates in your readiness for a career in the games industry.
Aspiring games artists and programmers on Gamer Camp: Nano will gain knowledge and experience of how a game development operates and produces games by actually being a member of a games dev team themselves.
- Real game briefs, training and mentoring from games industry partners and Gamer Camp staff, click here for details
- Recreates a game development studio environment in NTI Birmingham's facilities
- Finished games will be submitted for publication.
Course Structure
Gamer Camp: Nano takes places over 1 month. The course features 1 week of intensive tuition, followed by 3 weeks of actual game development in teams.
There are 14 places available on the course. Students will be split into two groups: programmers and artists.
Modules
Within the training section of the course, students will learn the fundamental skills used every day in the games industry.
Programmers will be trained in:
- iOS games development, including Objective C and Cocos 2D
- Debugging
- Coding Standards
- Source Control
Games artists will be trained in:
- Photoshop
- 3D Studio Max/Maya
- Video games art asset production pipeline
- Source Control
Further Studies
Students may also wish to consider Gamer Camp: Mini (10 weeks duration) and Gamer Camp: Pro (9 months duration).
Employment Opportunities
The Gamer Camp courses have been designed by some of the UK's most succesful games companies to completely prepare an individual for working in a development studio through simulating a development team project from start to finish.
Entry Requirements
Gamer Camp Nano is open to applicants who fit either of the following programmer or artist criteria:
Programming applicants should have, and be able to demonstrate:
- C / C++ programming skills
- Experience working with Windows, Mac OS or Linux API's
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or related discipline is desired but not essential.
- we'd like to see a real time demo and the its source code
If you don't have a demo don't worry have a look at this: Don't have a Demo?
Games Artist applicants should have, and be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to draw (e.g. character design, environment design, concept boards)
- 2D & ideally 3D design skills
- Animation skills
- Must be able to present at interview a game demo, portfolio, design document or application
- Degree in art, design, graphic, visual communications, animation or related discipline is desired but not essential
Application Details
Applications can be made using the online application form. A paper based version is also downloadable from this link.
For general information about applying to study at Birmingham City University, please refer to the Making your Application section.
Enquiries
Unsure whether to take the plunge, or have a question about Gamer Camp? Simply email iain@gamercamp.co.uk, call 0121 202 4822 or speak to us on Twitter.
Fees Notes
Fees are paid upon acceptance onto the course. Materials and tools, such as development kits, software and hardware needed to complete the course, are provided as part of the course within NTI Birmingham's facilities.
Course fees do not cover the cost of accommodation. Please see recommended nearby accommodation for more information.
Further Information
More information can be found on GamerCamp.co.uk, via the Facebook page or Twitter feed.
Check out the Gamer Camp website for details about the Gamer Camp mentors, options for funding your course and nearby accommodation.