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erfgoed bezoekers en hedendaagse authenticiteit dr elke ennen nhtv p.o box 3917 4800 dx breda the netherlands t +31-76-533 22 03 f +31-76-533 22 05 www.nhtv.nl www.nhtv.nl lo c at ions games reduitlaan 41 4814 dc breda mgr hopmansstraat 1 4817 jt breda other nhtv locations archimedesstraat 17 4816 ba breda sibeliuslaan 13 editors nhtv breda university of applied sciences marketing and communication office design waldo van bokhoven bowfor photography academy for digital entertainment andy van tilborg erik van der burgt verbeeld jeroen noordeloos fotografie www.shutterstock.com student work students international game architecture and design print graphic business services bv september 2010 edition no rights can be derived from the contents of this brochure discover your world 2011 2012 4837 ca breda games academy for digital entertainment professional bachelor in 4 years

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augmented reality enhanced if a picture in this brochure contains a marker like this it means that that picture can be brought to life using a webcam for instructions on software you have to use see www.nhtv.nl/made curious try the lady below she ll dance for you augmented reality is one of the topics explored within the academy for digital entertainment nhtv s academy for digital entertainment offers two bachelor programmes international media and entertainment management international game architecture and design academy for digital entertainment international game architecture and design 3d visual art programming design and production art technology international media and entertainment management international media and general programme entertainment management samples of student work available at www.nhtv.nl/made year 1 year 2 international media and entertainment management year 3 content production marketing pre-academic year year 4 master media innovation the international game architecture and design programme consists of four variations as early as in the first year you can choose between 3d visual art programming design and production and art technology for next generation entertainment 1

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do you know how to develop and produce a unique game what determines the success of a new game why do people of all ages find themselves glued to their computer screens for hours on end trying to get the hang of a game are the graphics so compelling is the storyline so captivating or is it the audio quality that mesmerises the user as a game programmer or visual artist you will become an expert in developing high-quality games using creative design concepts and graphic design skills and technology choiceoptions what s your talent when you apply for the international game architecture and design programme the first choice you have to make is whether you want to specialise in 3d visual art programming design and production or art technology for next generation entertainment click or no click ambitious practical highly skilled creative the games industry is very different from the ict industry creativity is a critical aspect you need to be visually 3d visual art programming passion the most important thing is probably that you have to be enthusiastic passionate even about game development and programming there is no place for a 9 to 5 mindset neither in your studies nor in your future career working long hours is the rule rather than the exception competitive game development is a highly competitive field you have to be good at managing your time and following instructions to measure up to the academic demands of the programme design and production oriented and you need to have good drawing and computer skills what s also important is a sense of aesthetics and spatial aptitude art technology for next generation entertainment 3 2

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this variation is mostly dedicated to 2d and 3d art for games you take courses in technical drawing life drawing and designing terrains and buildings the conceptual designs from these workshops are transformed into 3d art in maya workshops in the second year you focus on character modelling and character animation eventually you get to design your own plan of study in order to specialise in one of the subjects you create and maintain a portfolio which will help you start you career in the games industry year 1 3d visual art in the first year courses are taught on topics like · drawing skills · 3d modelling · history of architecture · texturing · game design · game production · english · rendering · animation · 2d design year 2 courses taught in the second year are life drawing animation art history texturing game design level design characters modelling lighting and rendering · anatomy · · · · · · · · 3d visual art 3d 4 year 3 in the first semester courses focus on · procedural design animation · lighting and rendering · acting/animation · research methods in the second semester you do a work placement in the games industry year 4 year four has two stages · specialisation · graduation samples of student work available at www.nhtv.nl/made 5

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ict-related subjects are the main theme of this variation first of all you are instructed in mathematics to build competence in this area in addition you spend a great deal of time on programming in c this variation also covers graphics programming artificial intelligence audio programming game engine design and other game-related tools year 1 programming in the first year courses are taught on topics like · · · · · programming in c mathematics game design game production english year 2 courses taught in the second year are · graphics programming · hardware · artificial intelligence · physics in games · game design programming year 3 in the first semester courses focus on · console programming · special effects · databases · serious games in the second semester you do a work placement in the games industry year 4 year four has two stages · specialisation · graduation samples of student work available at www.nhtv.nl/made 6 7

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the design and production track is a four-year programme with a three-year learning track that specialises in content creation methodologies for students with an intended career path as game designers level designers narrative designers and game producers every year a class of thirty students will be trained as designers and producers and be responsible for the quality organisation and innovation on both a technical and conceptual level of our game lab productions this variation is the only one of its kind offered in english at a bachelor s level in continental europe the university s multidisciplinary game lab productions will benefit from the diversity and quality of content developed by professionally trained design and production students contributing to the projects year 1 design and production in the first year courses are taught on topics like · ludology · 3d modelling · graphics fundamentals · media studies · game lab · game production · history of art and architecture · art for programmer · concept development · 2d animation year 2 courses taught in the second year are · game architecture · marketing · drawing skills · narratology · business studies · project management · performance theory and practice · game lab design and production year 3 year 4 year four has two stages · specialisation · graduation design 8 in the first half year topics like · · · · · concept development serious games mmo gaming electives game lab samples of student work available at www.nhtv.nl/made in the second semester you do a work placement in the games industry 9

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the aim of this variation is to prepare the next generation of designers producers and developers of interactive digital media you are taught to see interactive media products and services as incorporating good visual design concept design and functional design you focus on developing cutting edge interactive media products and services including mash-ups web-embedded serious games and social network applications understanding digital media and entertainment in terms of good visual conceptual and functional design is at the core of this programme year 1 art technology for next generation entertainment in the first year courses are taught on topics like · · · · · · · production house english presentation skills concept development client technology business studies visual design year 2 courses taught in the second year are · · · · · · · · production house concept development business studies computer graphics visual design client technology server technology game design samples of student work available at www.nhtv.nl/made art technology for next generation entertainment year 3 in the first semester courses focus on · · · · · · management skills serious games augmented reality interface design interactive video databases art 10 year 4 year four has two stages · specialisation · graduation 11 in the second semester you do a work placement in the games industry

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educational vision the heart of the programme is the game lab it is nhtv s in-house game development studio in which you work in multidisciplinary groups in our game development studio you apply your knowledge to practical situations and specialise according to individual interest in a real-life setting you will find out what game development is all about an additional advantage is that you get to develop solid business relationships throughout the entire programme you will spend an average one day a week working in the game lab as you progress in your course of study the games you produce become more complex andrew paquette lecturer in 3d visual art andrew paquette has been working professionally as an artist since 1986 and in the game industry since 1994 he worked in the united states for three of the biggest game developers thq sony and universal studios he began his career as an editorial illustrator for time magazine later he worked as an artist on comics such as hell-raiser and daredevil additionally he worked as an art director in the video games business on games including scooby-doo and unreal furthermore he contributed special effects work for the movies `space jam and `spider-man education by all lecturers within this programme have a wealth of practical experience in the games industry you will receive up-to-date instruction from people who have an in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of game production what s more guest speakers from the industry will be invited on a regular basis to share their knowledge with you professionals game lab international focus many members of the teaching staff as the games industry is an international industry this programme is fully in the study programme you as a student are open learn to respect them you will be in a class with dutch and foreign students enabling you to learn to cooperate and communicate in an international setting taught in english have international backgrounds and additionally to other cultures and ideas and you quite a lot of them are native english speakers that is why cross-cultural aspects are extensively covered `i have a great deal of work experience in video games and the movie industry and i discovered that it was quite difficult to find young talent applicants often did not have the appropriate skills to develop and design 3d computer games when i heard about this course in the netherlands it seemed like a great challenge to me to lift the students skills to a higher level what i enjoy enormously is that the first-year students have already learned so much they really have a great passion for this field 12 13

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good to know wireless studying the wireless network makes studying independent of place and time with your own laptop you have access to the internet e-mail and the electronic learning environment for more information about the minimum laptop specifications go to www.nhtv.nl want to earn an academic degree nhtv offers all its students the option of undertaking an academic pre-master s programme in strategic business management marketing in their fourth year after completion you receive in addition to your nhtv bachelor s degree a pre-master certificate with this you can continue on a master of science programme in marketing or management at several universities and earn an msc degree in one year check www.nhtv.nl for more info a small-scale learning environment international game architecture and design is a small-scale programme with a modest student population lecturers and students know each other a mentor will be assigned to you and there is a student counsellor to whom you may turn for help or advice if you have any problems either of an academic or personal nature application and selection at www.nhtv.nl you will find all the information you need about application and selection bear in mind that there is a limitation on the number of students admitted to this programme extensive information for foreign students about studying in the netherlands dutch immigration procedures accommodation scholarships and grants can also be found at www.nhtv.nl do i have the right qualifications we have listed the admission requirements for you on our website please check www.nhtv.nl for the latest information www.nhtv.nl 15 14

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`our students use the latest technology and at the same time we equip them with traditional art programming design and project management skills find out for yourself how do you find out whether a study programme really suits you you look through brochures explore the internet and find an environment that inspires you keep in mind that you want to broaden your horizon by exploring areas that really interest you and most importantly find a place you will feel at home come visit us take a look and find out for yourself education fairs abroad meet us at education fairs in bulgaria china germany indonesia latvia lithuania romania and russia for dates and other countries please check www.nhtv.nl saturday 13 november 2010 saturday 19 march 2011 open day nhtv all academies open day nhtv all academies thursday 14 april 2011 more info register via www.nhtv.nl for regular e-mail updates more information can also be found in nhtv s brochures and of course at www.nhtv.nl already made up your mind are you ready to go or would you like to learn more about the study programme then go to www.nhtv.nl on the site you will find all the details about the programme the costs about specialising and continuing your studies after nhtv open evening nhtv all academies master s degree in nhtv s brochure on master programmes you can find more information about our regular and executive master programmes find out and join in most nhtv academies organise international orientation days for dates and information go to www.nhtv.nl inside information the brochure `experience nhtv breda tells you all about nhtv and what it is like to study in breda and there is even a special version for international students you can also take a look at www.nhtv.nl/international youtube facebook 16 17

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