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Qualification in Game Production, part degree 55 cp/1 year

Qualification in Game Production, part degree 55 competence points (1 year)/Pelituotannon osaamisalan osatutkinto 55 osaamispistettä (1 vuosi).

This is a one-year part degree of Game Production and Media, which is a great introduction to digital game making and media in general. The studies consist of two vocational units Pelituotannossa toimiminen (Operating in Game Production) and Media-alalla toimiminen (Operating in Media).

There is a possibility to continue to full degree, Media-alan ja kuvallisen ilmaisun perustutkinto, pelituotannon osaamisala, (Vocational Upper Secondary Qualification in Game Production) if needed requirements are met before the end of semester.

If the applicant is under 18 years old and is selected for the training, he/she gets the right to complete the entire degree.

Information about the vocational units and degree can be found from Opintopolku.

(https://eperusteet.opintopolku.fi/#/fi/ammatillinen/9139561/tiedot )

For whom?

Those interested in 2D and 3D graphics, game engines, and working in the games industry. Former knowledge is not needed, but skills in drawing, painting, sculpting, game design or coding are helpful.

You need to have a Basic education certificate or General upper secondary education certificate or similar.

Applying

  • Application period: 1.3.–1.4.2024
  • Written language test date and time: 3.6.2024 at 10–12 (on Muotoilijankatu campus)
  • Oral language test dates: 3.6.–7.6.2024 (on Muotoilijankatu campus)

We will send you an invitation to a language test by May 10th.

For ’hakukohde’ choose Media-alan ja kuvallisen ilmaisun perustutkinto.

Student selection

Student selection is based on

1. Written and oral English language test, which is assessed with CEFR standards.

2. Basic education certificate of General upper secondary education certificate or similar.

If candidates have equal points based on criteria 1. and 2., the selection is done with a draw.

The language test will be arranged on Muotoilijankatu campus on two occasions. First part is a written test on Monday 3.6. at 10–12, second part is a private oral test on 3.6.–7.6. The information about the oral test time will be sent to applicants via text message and/or email.

The results for student selection are announced to the applicants via a text message and/or email at June 18th.

About the Studies

  • Course dates: 8.8.2024–31.5.2025 (Those continuing to full degree will graduate in spring 2026–spring 2027)
  • Starting time: August 8th, 10:00 a.m.
  • Working time: Mon–Fri 9–16
  • Training location: Helsinki Vocational College (Stadin AO), Muotoilijankatu 3, 00560 Helsinki.

Operating in Game Production (Pelituotannossa toimiminen) vocational unit, 30 competence points 

The goal of the unit is to learn how to operate in different roles in a game production. The taught subjects are:

  • Basics in 2D game graphics
  • Basics in Unity 3D game engine and game coding (C#)
  • Basics in game and level design
  • Knowledge on working in the games industry
  • Basics in 3D modelling
  • Basics in 3D graphics in game engine

Software in use in the vocational unit:

  • Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Unity 3D, Autodesk MAYA, Blender 3D, Adobe Substance, Unreal Engine

More information about the vocational unit (in Finnish):

https://eperusteet.opintopolku.fi/#/fi/ammatillinen/8472073/tutkinnonosat/8502412

Operating in Media (Media-alalla toimiminen) vocational unit, 25 competence points

The goal of the unit is to learn how to operate in different roles in a media production. The taught subjects are:

  • Photography and photo editing
  • Videography and video editing
  • Graphic design and printing
  • Web & Social media

Software in use in the vocational unit:

  • Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects,

More information about the vocational unit (in Finnish):

https://eperusteet.opintopolku.fi/#/fi/ammatillinen/9139561/tutkinnonosat/9125051

Continuing to full degree

There is a possibility to continue to full degree (Vocational Upper Secondary Qualification in Game Production) if needed requirements are met before end of semester.

(https://eperusteet.opintopolku.fi/#/fi/ammatillinen/9139561/tiedot )

To apply to the full degree requires the student to finish the two vocational units and Finnish language skills (Finnish language test or basic education or degree completed in Finnish).

The degree studies will consist some of these Vocational Units

  • Pelituotteen tekeminen / Making a Gaming Product
  • 2D-grafiikan toteuttaminen / Creating 2D Graphics
  • Media-alan 3D-mallintaminen / Creating 3D Graphics
  • Animoinnin ja liikegrafiikan toteuttaminen / Creating Animation and Motion Graphich
  • Pelituotannossa työskentely / Working in the Games Sector
  • Media-alalle työskentely / Working in the Media Sector
  • Additionally, the degree will include 35cp of joint studies

Information about the degree can be found from eperusteet

https://eperusteet.opintopolku.fi/#/fi/ammatillinen/9139561/tiedot

Competence area in game production is taught by industry professionals and educators.

Price of the training

The training is free of charge.

Due to limited resources, we are unable to respond to inquiries related to this training.