How To Start Your Career In Games Development

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Brief Introduction

Learn how to start a career in games development by hearing from leading games producers, recruiters, and new developers.

Course Summary

Learn how to start your career in game development with this comprehensive course. Get tips on portfolio development, networking, and job hunting, and gain insight into the industry.

Key Learning Points

  • Portfolio development and networking are crucial for success in the game development industry.
  • Unconventional paths and skills can make you stand out as a game developer.
  • Learning to market yourself and your skills is essential for landing a job in game development.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a strong portfolio to showcase your game development skills.
  • Learn valuable networking and job hunting tactics.
  • Gain insight into the game development industry and its trends.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior game development experience required.
  • Access to a computer with internet connection.

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online course
  • Self-paced
  • Flexible

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Game Development
  • Game Development Essentials: Game Level Design

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Requirements

  • This course is designed for anyone interested in working in games development, including those who are studying or have studied games development at academies and/or universities.

Knowledge

  • How games developers got their start in games developmentWhat entry-level games programmers, artists, designers and producers do day to day and how they work togetherWhat are the hidden professional skills that could make you easier to hireWhat recruitment companies would like to see in your CV and what could help you stand out from the crowdTips on providing evidence that you can do a games job, even if you lack experienceInside the interview room – what games studios are really looking for at interviews

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course helped me understand the basics of game development and gave me a clear idea of what I need to do to start my career in this field.

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow, even for beginners.
  • The instructors are knowledgeable and provide practical advice based on their own experience in the industry.
  • The course covers a wide range of topics, including game design, programming, and marketing.
  • The course is interactive and includes quizzes, assignments, and discussions, which help to reinforce the learning.

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users felt that the course was too basic and did not provide enough in-depth knowledge.
  • Some users found the course material to be outdated and not relevant to the current state of the industry.
  • Some users felt that the course was too focused on mobile games and did not cover other platforms such as PC or console.
  • Some users found the course to be too time-consuming and difficult to complete alongside other commitments.
  • Some users felt that the course was too expensive compared to other online courses on game development.
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Chella Ramanan, Claire Boissiere, Rick Gibson
BGI & National Videogame Museum
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