‘Challenging Game Development’ is a RUN-EU Short Advanced Programme (SAP) jointly coordinated by the Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden).

It is an introductory course in digital game development, covering the whole game development lifecycle, from the ideation to its analysis, creation of a storyboard, preparing assets, codifying the game logic, and testing. These topics will be addressed at a high level, allowing attendees to understand the different development phases, and how they integrate into a game project.

The main goal is to allow participants to know how to communicate inside heterogeneous teams. Therefore, and although some programming basics would be preferable, the course aims at allowing a team composed of individuals with different backgrounds and knowledge to work together to learn and develop a digital game.

Date
From 9 May to 20 May 2022

Mode of delivery
Blended

• Remote week with recorded and live sessions, as well as work tasks: 9-13 May
• In-person week with a few live sessions and a game hackathon: 16-20 May at the Polytechnic of Cávado and Ave (Barcelos, Portugal)

Language of instruction
English

ECTS credits
2 ECTS credits

Academic recognition
To be defined by each home institution. In general, most students will have the SAP certified in their diploma supplement, as a minimal condition

Eligible participants
Students from relevant areas for game development (computer science/programming, digital illustration and animation, digital media, sound, music…)