Developers Zone 3

Programs

Bootcamp
Developers Zone 3

Code, develop, create and push boundaries.

Riyadh , Jeddah , Buraydah , Abha , Al Hofuf

8:00am-5:00pm, From 06/08/2023 to 07/09/2023, 5 Weeks,

 

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About The Program

The Developers Zone 3 Bootcamp is an intensive programme held in 5 different cities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, lasting one week per city, in which different video game development teams will be created and provided with a set of training and workshops with the purpose of improving their development, production and business skills, thus increasing their capacity for success in the videogame sector carried out by industry professionals.

Acceptance criteria
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Be a resident in the city delivered the program.
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Have your own Laptop for the workshop sessions.
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Commit to participate in the scheduled training/workshops in person.
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Speak English.
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Game BCN

GameBCN is born to strengthen the video game industry by helping indie studios professionalize their production pipeline and maximize their business opportunities. GameBCN focuses on four main pillars: talent growth, business development, production training, and networking events.

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Timeline
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20/7/2023

Registration Start
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29/7/2023

Registration Ends
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30/7/2023 to 2/8/2023

Selection Process
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03/08/2023

Participants Announcement
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6/8/2023 to 10/8/2023

Riyadh Bootcamp
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13/8/2023 to 17/8/2023

Jeddah Bootcamp
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20/8/2023 to 24/8/2023

Buraydah Bootcamp
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27/8/2023 to 31/8/2023

Abha Bootcamp
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3/9/2023 to 7/9/2023

Al Hofuf Bootcamp
Bootcamp topics

Participants will have the chance to learn skills in developing video games in these fields

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Game Design and Art
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Planning and Programming
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Production
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Business Model
Benefits of the program
intelligence
Learn from the experts of the field of video gaming
relationship
Best network and relationships in the video game industry
experience
Gain actual experience in the development of video gaming
200
Hours of Training
4
Experts and Mentors
300
Participants

FAQs

The Developers Zone 3 Bootcamp has a duration of one week and will take place in 5 different cities, each one starting at:

  • Code HQ (Riyadh) → 6/8/23
  • Dar Al-Hekma University Code Lab (Jeddah) → 13/8/23
  • Qassim University Code Lab → 20/8/23
  • King Khalid University Code Lab (Abha) → 27/8/23
  • King Faisal University Code lab (Al Hofuf) → 3/9/23

The Developers Zone 3 Bootcamp is an intensive one-week programme in which several balanced teams are initially created in order to train them in video game development through workshops on programming, design, art, production and business.

The programme lasts one week and participants will have to dedicate a total of 40 hours, divided into 8 hours per day from Sunday to Thursday. Specifically, the timetable is from 8am to 5pm

You do not need to have any previous degree, master or course to be eligible for this bootcamp. The bootcamp is designed to teach the basics of the pillars of video game development.

Email will be the primary method of communication. Make sure you enter your primary (most used) email correctly and check it regularly. Acceptance emails will be sent no later than August 3rd

No. The program requires physical presence at the program premises

60 per City

Zero. There are no fees for participation, however the participants must demonstrate commitment to participate throughout the program.

Participant selection will involve application review followed by applicant interviews if needed. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee including MCIT and a panel of experts drawn from our pool of mentors.