Discover your world

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1 Discover your world Games Media

2 Professional Bachelor 3 or 4 years Creative Media and Game Technologies International Game Architecture and Design Pathways There are various pathways to complete your degree either by following a core skill set or by attending a broader-based Cross-Discipline programme. Visual Art Produce art for the latest generation of PC and console games. Strong art skills are required in order to successfully complete this specialisation. Programming Build and develop with the game industry standard C++ supported by experienced industry experts to perfect your game-play programming through to engine, optimisation or low-level development skills. Design Design training for game designers, level designers and narrative designers across all genres and platforms including console and online development. At NHTV Breda you can enrol for one of the world s best entertainment gaming programmes, completely taught in English. In 3 or 4 years time you can define your own roles, skill sets and ultimate career path towards your dream job. Whether you want to be the best game-play programmer, an award winning character artist, a producer winning Triple-A titles, or a lead designer on an app-store hit, we help you define your path to success. Specialise more than you thought possible or give yourself a generalist skill set to power your first Indie development company. Production Management training for game producers that covers multiple scheduling methodologies and philosophies for both short-term agile and large-scale Triple-A projects. Audio Develop techniques and technologies for creating cutting-edge soundtracks for games. Compose musical scores and leverage sophisticated sound design techniques for the next hit title. Cross-Discipline Build yourself a strong foundation in a variation of your choice. Then continue to define your own career with various selected roles with each game you develop.

3 Project Lab Students work in multidisciplinary groups in the in-house game development studio. Visual artists, programmers, designers, producers and audio experts, develop games together with the aim to develop the next best concept, middleware or published game. Work placement During the fourth year of studies, you will do your work placement in a company that matches your interests and ambitions. Look forward to the best destinations from large Triple A companies to small Indie developers. Graduation project After your work placement you will work on your graduation project. In this project you demonstrate your professional competency in your chosen career path. This can be, for instance, engine programming, tools programming, audio programming, game design, level design, procedural modelling or 3D character animation. Portfolio market The games industry has an urgent need for high-quality specialists and generalists. When you enter the labour market, you will see that employers expect to see a portfolio in addition to a degree. Your graduation project can become the source for your portfolio or demo reel. Intake procedure This programme applies a selection procedure as it admits only a limited number of students. Please check and read the details and deadlines of the selection procedure carefully. 3-year track It is possible to do the programme in three years if you completed: > pre-university education, e.g. vwo, Abitur, A-level, IB > a propaedeutic year at another higher education institution or university Master s programme? After your bachelor you may choose to continue on NHTV s master in Game Technology. This master is centred around research and development in partnership with our games industry partners from AAA and independent companies. Degree title Bachelor of Science Admission requirements The admission requirements are subject to change. Check Dutch students havo N+T > admissible N+G > admissible E+M > admissible C+M > admissible vwo N+T > admissible N+G > admissible E+M > admissible C+M > admissible > In most cases, you are admissible with an mbo 4 degree. > You are also admissible with a hbo/wo degree or a hbo/wo propaedeutic certificate. For the 21+ arrangement and detailed information on admission requirements, check nhtv.nl/instroomeisen Foreign students If your qualifications are not mentioned below, please contact international.office@nhtv.nl Admissible if you have completed: secondary school Abitur Artium Avgångsbetyg från Gymnasieskolan COU Senior High School - A levels secondary vocational education. Tuition fee NHTV is a government-funded institution. The statutory tuition fee is d 1,984. Check Why choose this study programme? > number 1 top rated programme in Keuzegids HBO 2015 > 1-to-1 coaching by industry veterans > latest development technology from Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft > featuring all relevant game development skills for a true multidisciplinary education > partnering with leading game companies from Europe and the rest of the world > international classroom, completely English-taught > a tradition of winning game awards worldwide > direct access to Master in Game Technology Your career? As a graduate you will be equipped to enter positions such as: > programmer > visual artist > designer > producer > game developer More information? instagram.com/nhtvbreda secretary.ade@nhtv.nl

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6 Professional Bachelor 3 or 4 years International Media and Entertainment Management Years 3 and 4 During years 3 and 4, you explore a specialisation and you step into the working world at home or abroad to apply your knowledge and experience. The specialisations are: Marketing A marketeer develops strategic plans for the promotion and communication of a product or brand. You know what the competitors are doing and you define the marketing strategy. What is the target group? What is your message? What kind of media will you use? Production A producer provides the shape and content of media and entertainment products for the promotion of a brand or product. Just think of magazines, musicals, television shows and websites. You coordinate the editing and production process. You are good at planning and organising, costconscious, enjoy cooperating with others, have excellent language skills and are familiar with technology. At NHTV Breda you can enrol for an English-taught programme in media and entertainment management. In 3 or 4 years time, you will become a manager in creative concept development, production techniques and marketing of entertainment products. After your graduation, you make the right choices with a combination of creativity, technology and commercial thinking! Year 1 You are introduced to the media landscape and learn about: > marketing and communication, project management, market research > production of audio-visual content > story analysis and digital history Content A content specialist is a storyteller who knows how to engage his target group. You are the creative mind behind a media concept and responsible for the development into completed content. You create meaningful media experiences. Production House Throughout the entire programme, you will work in the made Production House one day a week. The programme has been awarded the distinctive feature of Small-Scale Intensive Education. An additional d 475 fee because of this NVAO distinctive feature allows the study programme to offer its unique Production House work experience scheme in all four years of study. Year 2 You learn to develop concepts for advertising campaigns, television programmes and multimedia events. You learn in detail about production techniques of classic media, such as radio and television. And you learn about the organisational and commercial side of the work. How do you make sure that a project is completed in time and within budget?

7 International opportunities During year 2, 3 and 4 the programme gives you the opportunity to gain international experiences in the professional field. You can go for example on a three-week training programme in live television production at an exchange university overseas (for instance Bournemouth in England or Flagstaff in the United States). You can add an extra international dimension to your studies by doing an exchange programme or a final project abroad. 3-year track It is possible to do the programme in three years if you completed: > pre-university education, e.g. vwo, Abitur, A-level, IB > a propaedeutic year at another higher education institution or university Intake procedure This programme applies a selection procedure as it admits only a limited number of students. Check for detailed information. Degree title Bachelor of Arts Master s programme? Once you have earned your bachelor s degree you may choose to continue on NHTV s master in Media Innovation. This master has a multidisciplinary perspective. You will learn how to look beyond the surface of digital media and distinguish crucial digital processes. Your career? Possible jobs are: > media planning manager > communication manager > producer > marketing manager > content manager Admission requirements The admission requirements are subject to change. Check Dutch students havo N+T > admissible N+G > admissible E+M > admissible C+M > admissible vwo N+T > admissible N+G > admissible E+M > admissible C+M > admissible > In most cases, you are admissible with an mbo 4 degree. > You are also admissible with a hbo/wo degree or a hbo/wo propaedeutic certificate. For the 21+ arrangement and detailed information on admission requirements, check nhtv.nl/instroomeisen Foreign students If your qualifications are not mentioned below, please contact international.office@nhtv.nl Admissible if you have completed: secondary school Abitur Artium Avgångsbetyg från Gymnasieskolan COU Senior High School - A levels secondary vocational education. Tuition fee NHTV is a government-funded institution. The statutory tuition fee for this programme is d 2,459. Check Why choose this study programme? > number 1 in its own category in Keuzegids HBO 2015 > The NVAO has awarded this programme the distinctive feature of Small-Scale Intensive Education. > linking theory and practice in the made Production House > innovative professional education in an international context > international classroom, approx. 25% foreign students > personal coaching More information? instagram.com/nhtvbreda secretary.ade@nhtv.nl

8 Study Statistics > How satisfied are students with NHTV s study programmes? > How many first-year students are there? > What are the job prospects after graduation? Answers to these questions and more can be found at Open days > Saturday 7 November 2015 > Thursday 28 January 2016 > Saturday 12 March 2016 > Thursday 14 April 2016 Study Statistics is an objective study information leaflet compiled by NHTV Breda P.O. box DX Breda The Netherlands T +31 (0) Colophon Editors NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences Marketing and Communication Office Design Waldo van Bokhoven BOWfor Photography Andy van Tilborg shutterstock.com Student work Print Notten Grafische Oplossingen September 2015 edition Orientation Days Most study programmes organise orientation days to explore what NHTV Breda has to offer. For dates and info go to Study Fairs Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Germany, Holland, Indonesia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, UK. For dates and info go to No rights can be derived from the content of this brochure Newsletter Do you want to keep up with orientation possibilities and news on our study programmes? Then register via NHTV location Mgr. Hopmansstraat