Launch Your Game Career

Name: Launch Your Game Career
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Find your future role in game development

Created byOmnia Education Partnerships

Last updated 12/2021

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What you'll learn

Who works in a game studio?
What are the key skills required in the game industry?
What career opportunities are there?
How to get started with your journey into the game industry?

Course content

3 sections • 28 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Section 1 Introduction0:36
Sound Designer & Composer Joonas Turner2:32
Joonas Turner works as a Sound Designer and Composer at E-studio. In this video, Joonas explains how he ended up making sounds for games. After watching this video, visit E-Studio's website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resouces".
CEO & Founder Drussila Hollanda1:40
Drussila Hollanda shares how she became the CEO and co-founder of the mobile games company Papukaya. After watching this video, visit Papukaya's website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
Director of Production Mika Porspakka1:44
Mika Porspakka has a background in game art and currently works the Director of Production at Savage Game Studios. In this video, Mika shares how he started working in the game industry. After watching the video, visit Savage Game Studios' website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
Game Designer Camilla Avellar2:12
Camilla Avellar has been a Game Designer for the past 15 years. Watch this video to learn how she entered the game industry. Camilla is currently employed by Supercell. After watching the video, visit Supercell's website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
Game Artist Nick Sweetman1:26
Nick Sweetman has a background in Game Art and currently runs a company called Game Art Co. Watch the video to find out more about Nick's career. After watching the video, visit Game Art Co.'s website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
Art Director Tatu Petersen-Jessen2:12
Tatu Petersen-Jenssen works as an Art Director at Rovio Entertainment. In this video, Tatu discusses his background and how his studies helped him in the game industry. After watching the video, visit Rovio's website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
Programmer Johannes Ahvenniemi1:54
Johannes Ahvenniemi has been making games all his life. He is a programmer and the co-founder of the mobile games studio Papukaya. Watch the video to learn more about Johannes' story. After watching the video visit Papukaya's website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
Techical Artist Sakari Malkki2:23
In this video, Sakari Malkki shares how he became a technical artist after studying game development. Sakari currently works at Savage Game Studios. After watching this video, visit Savage Game Studios' website to learn more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".
General Manager Juha Huhtakallio2:15
Juha Huhtakallio started making games when he was 12 years old. He has a varied background in games and currently works as a General Manager at Playstack Finland. Watch this video to learn about Juha's career. After watching the video, visit Playstack's website to find out more about the company. You can find the link under "Resources".

Section 2 Introduction0:48
Explore the game development process and teamwork, identifying key roles like designer, programmer, and artist. Learn the skills and job requirements needed to work in each role.
Game Lead3:45
Game Designer1:54
Learn how the game designer shapes the game's vision, outcomes, and core design, from storyline and level design to monetization and economy, across diverse company sizes.
Game Designer at Supercell2:38
Designers craft feature docs and define how the game should feel, then communicate with programmers, artists, testers, and players, balancing, playtesting, and iterating new content in a collaborative, methodical cycle.
Artist4:07
Discover the range of game artist roles from console to mobile, build 3D/2D and color and light skills, and embrace critique, collaboration, and production workflows.
Technical Artist2:58
Art Director3:49
As art director, I act as the glue in the art department, guiding recruiting, coaching, mentoring, one-on-one discussions, hands-on skill development, budgeting, and documenting best practices.
Programmer3:37
Producer3:45
As a producer, remove obstacles, plan and prioritize work to reach the game vision, and balance leads across technical, design, and art while managing a busy, fragmented daily rhythm.
Sound Designer4:01
Manager1:49
How to Learn Game Design?5:09
Explore game design theory and hands-on exercises using a game design canvas to map the audience, objectives, mechanics, and theme, then test with real players to refine production and communication.
Quiz: Game Development Roles

Section 3 Introduction0:18
How to get a job in the game industry?1:23
How to get experience in game development1:13
Develop your game career by gaining hands-on experience through game jams or studies, then demonstrate asset import, basic three-dimensional modeling, and two-dimensional asset work.
Tips for a game artist3:48
Craft a focused portfolio with your best work on the first page to grab attention quickly. Research the company, tailor pieces to the role, and deliver high-quality art tests.
What do employers appreciate about a job candidate?3:45
Why is networking important?3:21
Build a professional network by engaging with game studios, forums, and events to establish a healthy reputation, demonstrate interpersonal and technical skills, and gain job recommendations.
Quiz: Getting hired

Requirements

There are no requirements for attending this course.

Description

This course is intended for aspiring game industry talents and anyone who wants to learn more about working in the game industry. During this course, game industry experts from well-known game companies, such as Rovio and Supercell, as well as newer companies such as Papukaya and Savage Game Studios, will introduce you to different jobs in game development — from game design and programming to producing and game art. The course will help you find your future role in game development and give you valuable tips on what steps you should take to launch your game career!

The course includes three sections:

Meet the Experts
Roles in Game Development
Getting Hired

In the first section, you will be introduced to the course's game industry experts who work in various positions in the game industry and learn how they started working with games. In Section 2, “Roles in Game Development”, you will hear what skills and qualities are important in different game industry jobs and what the actual work is like. In the third section “Getting Hired” you will receive valuable advice and tips from the experts on finding your first job in the industry.

The course includes videos, quizzes that support your learning, and links to additional information.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who loves the world of games and is looking to become a professional in the industry.

Launch Your Game Career

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Course content

Meet the Experts10 lectures • 19min

Roles in Game Development12 lectures • 38min

Getting Hired6 lectures • 14min

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