Bachelor’s in Digital Arts and Entertainment in Independent game production
On campus learning,
Full Time,
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 299
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Studying Bachelor’s in Digital Arts and Entertainment in Independent game production program at Howest University of Applied Sciences in Belgium:
As an independent game developer you are an entrepreneur, combining your creative and technical skills in order to design, develop and market your games. Unlike more traditional game studio employees, you do not specialize in one single discipline but you have an extensive knowledge of all areas in production.
On the one hand, you will have to come up with unique, compelling and innovative game design ideas. Then top this up with strong 2D and 3D skills and an in-depth knowledge of UX and UI, so you can easily create a style, setting and mood for any casual game.
On the other hand, your strong programming skills will enable you to program games for any platform, be it mobile and pc or newly emerging platforms like VR or wearables. Gameplay will always be at the forefront of your mind, and wherever needed, you use middleware to speed up the production process.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 36 months
- Degree awarded by: Howest University of Applied Sciences
- Admission criteria: High school diploma
- Language of instruction: English
- Tuition fee: 7,092
- Application fee: 50
- Currency: Euro
- Type: Full-time
- Format: In person
Curriculum:
Marketing, monetization, retention, target audience, scrum, business models, project management, communication skills… are topics that will be covered to enable you to make better and more profitable games. On top of that, you will be guided through the different steps of setting up your own company. You’ll be even given the possibility to start-up your own company in the incubator during the last semester of your studies.
Career opportunity:
- Game designer
- Indie game developer
- Applied game developer
- Mobile/ casual game developer
- 2D/3D designer
Application requirements:
- Motivation letter
- High school diploma
- English language proficiency
English language requirements:
Language certificate | Score |
IELTS | 6.5 |
TOEFL | 550 |
TOEFL (computer-based) | 213 |
TOEFL (internet-based) | 79 |
GCSE | A*-C |
Duolingo | 110 |
Deadlines and intakes:
- Start Academic Year 2023-2024: 11/09
- Start 1st semester: 11/09 – 16/09
- Start 2nd Semester: 12/02 – 17/02
Deadlines:
- 1 June, 2023 for non-EEA students who will need to apply for a visa in order to study in Belgium
- 1 July, 2023 for EEA citizens and other applicants who do not require a visa.
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (EUR)
7,092
Application Fee
50
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
50
accommodation
Students who are studying at Howest university have multiple options for accommodation. Those who have applied to the Bruges campus can reside in The Lodge, which is fairly close to the campus and costs about 350 to 450 euros a month. And the applicants of the Kortrijk campus can stay in The Wing. It is walking distance from the campus and consists of 80 rooms. It has been equipped with facilities like
communal kitchen, bathroom, TV-room, study room, dining room and showers. Along with private toilet and sink. It costs from 315 to 405 euros per month. The cost varies depending on the size of the room.
Furthermore, students who prefer to reside privately, have the ability to seek help from the university in order to find Private rooms and flats.
After Graduation
Students are encouraged to gain professional experience by working while studying. However, the must adjust the time they put into work in a way that their education is not harmed. Studying must be their first priority; that is why, according to their student visa, international students are not allowed to attend the courses in the form of part-time. generally, students are able to work up to 20 hours per week. Obviously, this the hours will be able to expand during holidays and breaks, giving students the opportunity to earn extra money. It must be mentioned that students are not allowed to skip classes or ignore assignments for their work.