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The Video Game Development Certificate and Diploma will give you the practical skills you need to fill the growing global demand for skilled game developers.
Video Game Development (Rubika) Certificate
Learn the art and science of game development from the best in the World in our RUBIKA ADMI Campus. Rubika is now at ADMI.
Rubika, the top-ranked animation, game, and industrial design school is now at ADMI. The Rubika Video Game Development Certificate and Diploma will give you the practical skills you need to fill the growing global demand for skilled designers, programmers, artists, and producers in game development.
The curriculum has been developed by renown industry professionals to equip you with the skills needed for the entire game development process from an idea to fully working game deployed on a mobile device. In the process you will learn video game history, genres in games, creation of game art and coding.
Any team is as good as its weakest link; Thus the course is designed to gradually transition from working individually to working with a team as you learn to pick specialized roles within the team. This will equip you to be as proficient as an independent developer and a team player in a Game Development Studio.
The course progresses from a Certificate to a Diploma to a Degree and each level has 3 Semesters (2 Semesters in-class blended teaching (4 months each) and 1 Semester internship (3 months)
Mode of study: The Rubika Video Game Development course is made of cumulative certifications starting from a Certificate to an optional Diploma and eventually a Degree. Each certification consists of 2 semesters and an internship.
Certificate: 9 Months + 2 Months Internship
Intakes: January 2020, January 2021, January 2022
Campus: Caxton House, CBD Nairobi
Fees: Ksh142,500 Per term
This course is progressive. Successful certificate students have an option to proceed to the Diploma in Game Design & Development. This Game Design & Development Course has been crafted by industry professionals and offers a project-oriented curriculum. You will have a solid foundation in game conception, design, and programming and get the chance to develop publishable mobile games in different market-relevant genres. Skilled video game designers will guide you through the entire development process, to build optimised programs and compelling game levels, and create engaging experiences. In the process, you will learn video game history, theory, and production, including current trends in the market.
Units
Game Design
Level Design
Game Programming
Game Art
Sound Design
Project Management
Tools (Unity, Photoshop, Blender)
Culture (Video Game History)
Projects
Research Techniques
Business and Communication
Career Launchpad
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will be able to:
- Make games of different genres
- Understand the history of the game industry
- Program using C#
- Create game art assets for both 2D and 3D worlds
- Be an independent developer
- Work within a game studio team
- Create basic sounds for in game use
- Manage a project
At ADMI, we believe in equipping you with industry-relevant skills right from the start. We understand that you will be required to work on different platforms so we have invested in the two most common platforms i.e. Mac and Windows.
To guarantee quality we have invested in top of the range facilities including:
- Computer labs with Macs and PCs
- 1:1 computer ratio
- Industry standard software like Adobe, Unity, Blender, Pro Tools, Unity, & Toonboom
- Wacom tablets
- In-class Screens
- A games library
All computers are installed with the necessary industry standard software. Due to the limited spaces, we encourage you to apply early as we can only guarantee a space for those that have fully enrolled.
Games are a big business, the global gaming market is worth USD 151.55 Billion and its expected to reach USD 256.97 Billion in 2025. Mobile games contribute 45% of this income which amounts to USD 68.5 Billion.
Upon completion of your study, you have the skillset to start your own independent studio or be part of a game development studio both locally and internationally in the following capacities:
- Game Designer
- Level Designer
- Game Artist
- Game Programmer
- Game Tester
You will have all the skills you need to create the art for the next Angry Birds or Candy Crush.
Qualification
Education
KCSE D or above OR A-levels with 2 principal passes.
Prerequisite
Basic computer proficiency is required. Attach certificates to your application.
Requirements
Each course has its own specific requirements. Please enquire from the administration what requirements apply to the course of your choice.
Application Process
Necessary Documents
- Photocopy of your ID or Passport
- Application bank slip
Application Forms
Download or fill the application form online here
Application Fees
A non refundable application fee of KES 2,000 will be paid. This payment can be made via MPESA or Bank.
Dennis Mbuthia
Motion Graphics & Game Designer
Dennis Mbuthia is a professional motion graphics and game designer, who was mentored by some of the animators behind the TV series Tinga Tinga Tales.
He has developed multimedia animations for the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Studies, motion graphic animations for Naswa (TV show), Jambopay, MRI, Data-Fintech, FilmAid, the WHO and AMREF. He holds qualifications from JKUAT, Homeboyz Animation school, Africa Nazarene University and the Gesci-AKE programme.
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