Serious Gaming

Game Studio

(Autumn and spring)

Games: more than just playing! Do you have a passion for game development? Do you think that games can contribute to the improvement of healthcare, education, or safety?

Then come and study our exchange programme 'Game Studio' in which you develop concepts for serious games with other students and professionals.

About the course

Everything revolves around a large project in which you develop a serious game in a multi-disciplinary team. Besides this, you attend (guest-)lectures about relevant topics for your project and (serious) game development in general. You also carry out smaller assignments which help you with the large project. Finally, you visit conferences, symposia, and game companies to come into contact with the Dutch games industry. This way, you can start building your own network in this sector.

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About serious games

A serious game is a game which serves another goal than entertainment alone. Such goals can for instance be education, advertising, or behavioral change. Serious games are developed in multi-disciplinary teams; The domain in which you are working, the design, and content all need to be in tune. As an ICT-student (also Business ICT or Computer Science) you apply your knowledge and experience in game development (e.g., design, development, management, marketing and communication).

Learning goals

In this minor, you learn to co-operate with multiple disciplines to develop a serious game. You learn to get to the bottom of the request of your client. Based on that, you develop fitting concepts together with your team, which you discuss with your client. Next, the best concept is developed into a game prototype. You will also learn how to write the outline of a validation plan and how you can pitch your game for your client, as if you had an actual game-company.

Who can apply?

Different roles are possible within the project in this minor (e.g. design, development, management, marketing and communication). The requirements are dependent on the role you plan to fulfill. Send your study background and prospective role for more information.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements are dependent on the role you plan to fulfill. Send the contact person your study background and prospective role for more information. We require two years of bachelor studies in a relevant field and English-language skills at B2 level.

Total ECTS Credits: 30
Level: Bachelor

Contact

If you have any questions about the exchange programme Game Studio, please contact:

Mr. Teun Lucassen
Email: t.lucassen@windesheim.nl

Practical information

Academic Calendar

Windesheim's academic year is divided into two semesters. One starts in autumn and the other starts in spring.

Academic Calendar

Contact

Windesheim has an International Office to help students from other countries. The Office can give you advice about applying for a place at our university and will provide support while you are here. Contact the International Office for help on:

Admission requirements
Visas and residence permits
Accommodation
Student facilities
Living in the Netherlands
Insurance
Working while studying

Also, you can find an online checklist on our website for studying in the Netherlands. Just enter your personal data and you'll receive information about visa, insurance, resident permit and grants.

Use the 'pathfinder' practical checklist

Finance

Windesheim does not charge fees to students on exchange programmes or to international students doing double degrees. However, if you have to pay fees back home, you’ll probably have to go on paying them while you’re here. And coming to Windesheim may involve some extra costs for you.

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Housing

If you come to study at Windesheim, you'll need somewhere to live. Windesheim has several housing facilities for students on the various study programmes.

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How to apply

If you want to come to Windesheim as an exchange student, you'll need to complete an application form and send it in. A Learning Agreement and other documents need to be sent along with the form. We'll guide you through each step of our admissions procedure.

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Visa

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter the Netherlands and a residence permit to study here for more than three months. If you work while studying, you may need a work permit.

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Studying at Windesheim

Do you want to know more about studying at Windesheim? Check the information about:

• Student life in Zwolle
• Facilities
• Facilities for special needs students
• Academic Calendar
• Credits and grading
• Insurance
• Rights and obligations
• Practical Checklist: your Pathfinder
• Introduction for exchange students 

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