What computer would I need?
You will need a fastest laptop you can have with Unity installed. Your platform will determine how you will be able to build and distribute your game. On Windows you will be publishing for Android (Google Play). On Mac you can do both for iOS (AppStore) and Android (Google Play). You can also build for the desktop OS and web.
What is the language of this course?
English.
Do I have to speak Spanish?
For the course you do not need Spanish. Everybody at our school speak English. To feel comfortable in Barcelona Spanish would help but nowadays in most of the places local people do speak English.
What qualification I will get from this course?
If completed successfully you will become a junior game developer. Meaning you will know how to build games and be able to apply for the junior developer's position.
Are there any accommodation options for the foreign students?
Make sure to check Uniplaces (use UP40BCS promo code to get 40% discount on their service fees), Spotahome and Barcelona home.
What about cost of living in Barcelona, how much will I spend apart from the course tuition?
Barcelona, compared with other metropolitan European cities, is quite affordable or even cheap place to live. According to the latest survey, the average cost of living for students in Barcelona is around 1000 Euros per month.
Expect to spend 500-1000€ to rent a room or 1000€ and up for the apartment, around 10€ for a lunch in a restaurant, 10€ for a public transport 10-ride pass.
How good would a typical graduate be after completing the course?
You will learn the skills to begin as a junior game developer, will know theory and practicalities of building a game have a solid foundation to improve your expertise.
Is there a pre-course?
Yes. If you never did anything related to programming and do not have a knowledge of any programming language we will send you the materials to study to come prepared! We estimate it to take around 40 hours if you start from absolute 0 level.
How does your price compare to other schools?
There are no many school offering game development bootcamps. It’s safe to say that our price is within lower competitive range. We strive to provide the personalized approach thanks to smaller group size and attract highly qualified instructors motivated to share their expertise with students. You will love it, we guarantee!