This course is designed to prepare students with the fundamentals of game development and esports knowledge. It aims to introduce the exponential growth of esports tournament events and the trend of live streaming of major esports tournament events, together with concept of game design theories and game programming. It is developed to fulfill the education needs of becoming a technical game developer, and professionals that handle the management of esports teams and events, and streaming of esports events.

In Collaboration with Singapore Cybersports and Online Gaming Association (SCOGA)

The Esports Academy is a centre of excellence for esports and youth leadership created by Singapore’s Cybersports and Online Gaming Association (SCOGA). The academy aims to equip youths with skills and values such as leadership, team work and communication to strive towards their aspirations and grow in their careers. The academy deploys a learn-by-playing approach using competitive video games to create the learning environment. The academy also uses peer learning methods of training, creating opportunities for young trainees to interact with esports professionals, allowing them to cross share experiences and tell stories.

Delivery model

Combination of lectures, tutorials and workshop conducted in classroom environment at Informatics Academy campus. Lessons are typically in blocks of 3-hour sessions.

Modules

• Event Management
• Fundamentals of Esports
• Graphics and Sound Processing
• Games Development in C++
• Gaming Platforms and Documentation
• Live Streaming
• Mathematics for Game Development
• Team Management

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all modules, students will be eligible for the Diploma in Esports and Game Design awarded by Informatics Academy.

Progression Pathway

Upon successful completion of the Diploma in Esports and Game Design awarded by Informatics Academy, the student is eligible to apply for an Informatics Academy Advanced Diploma in Esports and Game Design.