GAME
CREATION

100% ONLINE
Start in April 2024!

EAT

SLEEP

BUILD

RESPAWN

For us, game design, storytelling, and coding go hand in hand: You’ll  start from your own game idea and we will give you the technical and design tools to code, develop and design  your own characters and worlds. Learn how to create your own games with us!

FULLY ONLINE

GAME ART & DESIGN

There is no game, without design. (except maybe for text adventures!) During your training, you will learn how to use all key design software programs to design your game. whether 2D or 3D, pixel or vector…. 

CODING

With the right lines of coding, you will bring your game to life. But don’t worry, we’re starting from scratch! Step by step, line by line, you will learn how to develop you own game. You’ll be amazed: we make coding glamorous again!

CONCEPT & STORY

Not even the best design can save lame ideas! When the concept is not fun, the game is over. A thrilling game idea, an optimal game balancing and a clever reward system are the icing on the cake!

PARTNER & SOFTWARE

A selection of our partners and tools we work with

GAME CREATION

htk‘s online training is different. Virtually - with fully streamed lessons! This way you can work together as teams and as a class from day one. No canned tutorials or mile-long PDFs to work through anonymously.

KEY FACTS

  • Fees : From 408 € monthly (online)
  • Qualification : htk certificate plus option for a top-up bachelor’s degree in Germany (180 ECTS)
  • Application : Online (here)

THE NEXT INTAKES

April, July or October 2024

Apply by October to get a chance to join the academy

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.)
TOP-UP

Partners institution

After three years at htk academy you will have the technical tools and creative capabilities to look for a job as graphic designer or as a game developer. However, we offer you the great chance to study an additional year at one of our partner institutions, Berlin School of Business Innovation (BSBI). 

Where will you study?

You will study your additional year at the Berlin campus of BSBI.

What qualification will I get?

At the end of this additional year of study on campus, you will be awarded a bachelor’s degree in Communication Design. If you opt to undertake your top up academic year at BSBI you will gain a UK degree.

How much does it cost?

Additional tuition fees apply for this top up degree. However we do have a special offer for you: As you continue your studies at one of our partner universities, we will reduce the BA tuition fee to the fair amount of your htk annual tuition fee. Talk with your student advisor!

Post-study visa

At the end of your top-up degree year you will be eligible to get a 18-month post-study visa to work in Germany. 

A CREATIVE JOURNEY STARTS WITH A FIRST STEP

STEP 1

Enquire in the form below so we are able to give you all info you need.

STEP 2

Get to know us! You can join one of our online events or arrange an online meeting with one of our advisors.

STEP 3

Apply easily online and join our class either in April next year!

LEARN IN A VIRTUAL CLASS | FULL LIVE STREAMING

Forget old video tutorials or PDF-downloads, our classes are 100% high quality live streaming. 
You will join a virtual classroom with daily lessons and workshops taught by our game design experts. 
In three years you will learn the key design skills needed to start your career as a game creator.