Game Programming Foundations I

Learn video game programming using Unreal Engine and C++. You will master industry-leading software, the latest game production techniques, and develop a playable game to show employers.

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Next Cohort Date

April 7, 2025
December 2, 2024

Course Features

Qualification

Industry Certificate

Duration

12 weeks

Commitment

20 hours weekly

Skill Level

Intermediate

Delivery

Weekly instruction, feedback and support

Start Date

April 7, 2025

Led By

Experienced industry instructors

Features

Flexible schedules and small class sizes (5 max)

Value

Affordable high quality education
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Learn game programming from the experts

Learn to program video games using Epic's Unreal Engine.

Over 12 weeks, you will gain speed and confidence in industry-leading software, learn the latest game production techniques, and establish a strong game development foundation with which to continue your studies.

The Bletchley Institute x CG Spectrum difference:

  • We are an Unreal Authorized Training Center and Academic Partner
  • Blizzard Entertainment training partner
  • Learn from game experts with real-world experience
  • Small group classes, 100% online

Program pre-requisites: Game Programming Essentials.

Upon completion of this program, you'll be able to move on to Game Programming Foundations II.

Objectives

  • Train on industry-standard software and gain production experience
  • Be mentored by a world-class game programmer
  • Small group classes (max 5 students)
  • 100% online program

Curriculum

Industry-focused online course to launch your career as a game designer.

Principles and Prototyping - 12 weeks

In this program, you'll be introduced to the Unreal Engine editor and see how the editor interacts with C++ code while building levels and gameplay elements. Blueprints will be introduced as another way to visually add logic to your games. You'll build a simple game with input, collision, basic AI, User Interface and audio.

What you'll do:

  • Design advanced game systems, maps and assets
  • Create a compelling game pitch
  • Use the Unreal Engine to design and build games
  • Whitebox a level in Unreal Engine

Weekly Breakdown:

  1. Core Systems
  2. Player Systems
  3. Level Design
  4. Implementing Gameplay
  5. Systems in Levels
  6. Whiteboxing
  7. Combat Systems
  8. Characters & Animations
  9. NPCs
  10. Advanced Level Gameplay
  11. Detailing Levels
  12. Polishing

Tuition

Upfront

$4,100

Pay as You Go

$4,500

3 monthly payments of $1,500

Your Life Won't Wait for a Career Change

Pick the option that best fits into your life.

Full-Time

You’re ready to commit to a full-time course load. You’ll graduate in 15 weeks thanks to a rigorous schedule and instructor support.

  • 15 week program
  • Required class time and office hours
  • Live instructor guidance and feedback
Tuition: $4,100.00 $4,500.00
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Part-Time

Part-time is designed for busy people. If you don't have 8 hours to dedicate a day, then part-time is for you. Graduate in 45 weeks.

  • 45 week program
  • Optional study groups and office hours
  • Instructor guidance and feedback
Tuition: $4,100.00 $4,500.00
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The community-powered options offers peak flexibility. Pay a small fee each month for access to course material with no time limit for completion.

  • Unlimited learning time
  • Guidance and feedback via Discord community
  • Same top-tier education
  • Cancel membership anytime
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Game Programming Foundations I FAQs

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What are the software and hardware requirements for the foundations programs?

Software:

Visual Studio will be used in this program and can be downloaded for free.

Hardware:

Students will need a computer that meets the minimum requirements for Visual Studio 2022.

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Be part of a community that dares to dream, to innovate, and to make a lasting impact on the world. Together, we can achieve mighty things.

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