Education February 1, 2011

Futuregames

FutureGames is up and running – our latest video games education, situated at Bergh’s School of Communication in Stockholm.

The computer gaming industry is growing internationally and the need is increasing of skilled employees. Therefore, we started our third qualified vocational education in computer game development and animation.

Facts:
– 90 weeks (two years full-time studies), including 30 weeks internship
– The fourth team starts in October 2011
– Advanced Vocational education and student aid eligibility
– Website: www.futuregames.se

The two-year education has been designed in close cooperation with representatives from leading game companies and it’s based on the companies’ own wishes and demands on the staff they would employ in the future. The goal is to train game designers and 3D graphic designers to develop next-generation PC and console games. The teachers come from the industry and the education includes six-month practice. The board consist of representatives from the major game companies in Sweden. Finally, see what the students are doing at their blog.