Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Information Technology Institute

Ministry of Communications and

Information Technology _{Information Technology Institute}

Game Artist Track

System Development & Gaming

Center Of Excellence

Historical Background

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This is a new track, established this year for the first time

based on the growing demand in the field of Game

production in Egypt.

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It is established as a spin-of the Game Developer track to

fulfill the needs in the field

Track Purpose

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Game Artist aims to graduate professional, world class, and

well educated 2D and 3D Game Artist.

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Game Artist graduates will be capable of using different

technologies and techniques to:

o Create Game Concept Art, Storyboard and UI

o Create 2D Game Graphics Assets.

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Candidates

 Game Artist Track is available for all graduates that are graduated by maximum 5 years (2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, and 2010) with any

Graduation grade (Excellent, Very Good, Good, and Fair).

 Candidates that can apply for the Track are preferred to be from these backgrounds: Fine Arts , Architecture Engineer

 Applied candidate should be having a good game idea presented to be discussed in interview using the template provided on the ITI website.

 The sole importance in the applied candidate is the talent; creativity and Possessing Artistic Talents .

 It is preferred that applied candidate would be presenting their previous work (concept design or printed designs) printed in interview.

 Candidates with graduation grade Fair are not eligible to apply for Master of Science in Information Technology from the University of Nottingham-England

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Graduate Profile

 This platform provides comprehensive skills in computer‐generated graphics for games using the industry’s most widely used applications.

 Game Artist track’s graduate will work in cooperation with Game Developer Track graduates to generate game scripts, storyboard, and Illustrate the game user interface.

 Game Artist track’s graduate will have the skills to generate the game Concept Art and its Visual style .

 Game Artist track's graduate will have the ability to create graphics assets for 2D and 3D games.

 Game Artist track’s graduate will have the ability to create assets for games with its animations.

 Game Artist track’s graduate will have skills to implement video games trailers for their games.

Graduate Profile

(cont.)

Graduates are strongly

prepared to have jobs in

the following fields

Game Artist Game Designer

Capable of using different applications and techniques to create : • 2D game graphics assets • 3D game graphics assets including models ,environment animation and Textures. Capable of designing digital and non digital games, and designing balanced levels for different game genres.

Graduate Domain

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_{Game Development Industry}

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Interactive Marketing.

GGD Course List

(Graphics Concepts and Applications)

Concept Art Art Foundation Game Storyboard Scale Form

Game Graphics Customization 2D Texturing

Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator

GD Course List

(Graphics Concepts and Applications)

After Effects

Character Development and Animation Digital Painting

UI

Modeling Rigging Animation

3D Texturing and Materials Zbrush

GD Course List

(Game Design)

Game Level Design Serious Game Design Core Mechanics

GD Course List

(Game Specialized Courses)

Game Monetization Techniques Game User Research

Game Submission

Game Production and Project Management Game Industry Crediting

GD Course List

(Supportive Courses)

List of Courses (cont.)

(Soft Skills)

Effective Communication Skills Effective Presentation Skills Creative Thinking

Tutorial References

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https://www.youtube.com/show/3dsmaxtutorial

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiQcANX3N

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie4Od4eoh-U&list=PLyLDNgBXVMfScLIufoKnTAyU6TNKaBl

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EGYPT GAME JAM 2013,2014

international exposure, and supporting the development of a competitive gaming community in Egypt

 EGYPT GAME JAM is part of Global GAME JAM (GGJ)

 GGJ is the World’s largest GAME JAM (http://globalgamejam.org/)  Global GAME JAM brings together thousands of game enthusiasts,

participating in hundreds of local jams around the world. Attendance at each site might be anywhere usually students, though many professional game developers and other interested hobbyists attend as well.

 In January 2014, teams in 72 countries in 488 jam sites created over 4290 games in a weekend (48 hours)

EGYPT GAME JAM

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In GGJ2013,SDGCoE

was the first and only location in Egypt

hosting Global Game Jam 2013 in ITI

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291 jammers

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28 games in 48 hours

For more details , check Egypt Game Jam page on GGJ site

http://globalgamejam.org/sites/2013/gaming-egypt-game-jam

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In GGJ2014, Egypt Game Jam was largest local site

in Egypt having:

-315 jammers

-53 games in 48 hours.

EGYPT GAME JAM

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In GGJ2014, one of staff members of

(Eng.Yasmine Diab) was one of members of GGJ2014 theme committee. http://www.globalgamejam.org/news/ggj14-theme

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Moreover , Eng. Yasmine was the Regional organizer of Arab

countries in MENA Region participating in GGJ2014.

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National Gaming Competition

start compositing a repository of games with the Egyptian History on the Mobile AppStores and on the PC AppStores.

• Phase I for FCI Training has been Conducted in FCI Mansoura for 420+ Student – One Track Web & Console Games.

• 50 Game Ideas comprising of 130 competitors have participated in the Competition, 20+ Game Ideas have been chosen in Round 1 and 10 will be chosen in Round 2 to announce the 5 top winning Games.

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Gaming Industry Summit

 The event was hosted on 21-May 2012 For Around 220+ attendees from different Gaming Community in Egypt including the Gaming Start-ups, Gaming companies and Gaming Developers.

 The aim of the event was share and transfer  International Trends in Gaming

 Potentials and challenges of the Egyptian Gaming Industry  Gaming Technologies and Platforms

 Social impact of gaming design and the localization mandates

• The event hosted experiences and perspectives from the National Gaming Industry, Academia and International Enterprises in addition to Platform Vendors like Blackberry and Nokia.

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International Exposure

 The International Game Developers Association(igda) is the largest non-profit membership organization serving individuals who create video games. The igda is the professional society for over 10,000 video and computer game developers worldwide (www.igda.org)

 SD&GCoE established “IGDA EGYPT” as the First and Only Official

igda Chapter in Egypt.

 Unity 3D is leading Game Engine , used in around of 50% produced games world wide

 SDGCoE is in final steps of establishing Game Development Studio

that supports most of Unity 3D licenses to produce games on different platforms(iOs, Android, Windows Phone….etc)

Our Staff

 SD&GCoE Staff combines a strong technical back ground with high interpersonal skills and academic skills, with certificates and experience in wide varieties of areas.

 SD&GCoE Staff members

• Eng. Hany Safwat, M.Sc

• Eng. Yasmine Diab ,M.Sc.

• Mrs. Sherihan Mohamed

• Eng. Nivin Nasr ,M.Sc.

• Mr. Rami Abo Nagi

• Ms. Reham Hesham ,M.Sc.

• Mrs. Noha Thabet

• Eng. Hossam Emam

• Eng. Ibrahim Mohamed

• Eng. Abdullah Eldandrawy

 Track Consultants

• Sherif Sharaf (Art Director, ITI)

•Ahmed Bahaa (Art Director , Rawy)

• Alaa El Tayeb (Cofounder , Games Bond)

Links

Website

http://www.gamingegypt.com

twitter :

www.twitter.com/gamingegypt

YouTube :

www.youtube.com/user/gamingegypt

Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/Egyptian.Gaming.Community

Contact Us

You can contact SDGCoE staff at :

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Rooms :

3011 & 3012

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Tel :

(202)-35355584

(202)-35355587

(202)-35355592

(202)-35355508

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Email:

info@gamingegypt.com

ITI Links

Common FAQs

URL: http://www.iti.gov.eg/faq

Connect with ITI :

URL: http://www.facebook.com/Ask.iTi.gov

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