Course Description
iPhone Gamer Camp offers would-be game makers in the West Midlands the chance to learn how to develop and produce games for Apple's phenomenally popular iPhone/iPod Touch, as part of a four-week training course taking place at NTI Birmingham.
The course is split between 1 week of intense accelerated learning and a 3 week mentoring period in which participants form teams to produce their own iPhone game. Games produced from this process will then be judged by an industry panel before they become free to download via the iPhone App Store (subject to approval by Apple).
Providing participants with a complete view of the game development process, iPhone Gamer Camp offers two routes for applicants; Programming and Games Artist.
The course will be lead by Guy Wilday, former Studio Director at SEGA Racing Studio (Sega Rally) and Head of Studio at Codemasters (Colin McRae Rally series).
What you will learn
Areas which will be covered by the course include:
- Introduction to the iPhone software development kit
- Advanced coding in the iPhone software development kit
- Cool tricks and optimisation techniques
- Getting on the App Store
- Game design principles for mobile devices
- Creating art for the iPhone
- Interface design
Pre-Requisites
iPhone Gamer Camp is open to applicants based within the West Midlands region who fit either of the following programmer or artist criteria:
Programming applicants should have, and be able to demonstrate:
- C programming skills
- Experience working with Windows, Mac OS or Linux API's
- Must be able to present a game demo or design document for a game that demonstrates interest in sector
Games Artist should have, and be able to demonstrate:
- Ability to draw (e.g. character design, environment design, concept boards)
- 2D Design skills
- Animation skills
- Must be able to present a game demo, folio, design document or application that demonstrates interest in sector
To apply:
Details to follow. To register your interest in iPhone Gamer Camp 2010, please make a booking enquiry using the link above. You will be notified when details are confirmed, and Gamer Camp 2010 is open for applications.
What's been said about iPhone Gamer Camp 2009
"iPhone Gamer Camp has been a great experience and every one of the staff involved has been excellent throughout" Stephen, Programmer
"Without this course I would never have had the opportunity to create a game, and get a step further in my ambition to become an animator in the game industry" Charlotte, Artist
"Excellent course, I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in iPhone development. Thanks" Scott, Programmer
"Having an industry professional; Guy Wilday, on hand and guiding us gave me a true insight into real game development" Adam, Programmer
"It was hard work but we enjoyed the whole time. Guy and the rest of the team have been great. I’m very happy with what I have learnt and produced... Thank you!" Gavin, Programmer
iPhone Gamer Camp 2009 was brought to you by Birmingham City University and Screen WM, supported through Advantage West Midlands.
