Non-Degree / Dates: 27 – 31 July 2026
The objective of the course is to provide knowledge and introduce practical skills in order to develop digital games. Participants learn to use one game development environment (e.g. Unity).
Upon completing the course the student:
– can develop simple digital games;
– knows the basic functionalities of one game development environment (e.g. Unity).
The topics covered during the course:
- game development process
- overview of game development tools
- introduction to selected environment (e.g. unity)
- general layout of the working area and tools
- recommended workflow
- creating game objects
- creating gameplay
- 2D game creation
- animations
- physics
- UI
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Teacher(s)
The course leader Associate Professor Martin Sillaots is teaching Game Design, Computer Graphic and Research Methods in Tallinn University. He is a partner of serious games projects like: SELEAG, siLang, EcoHouse, Change Management and member of Network of Serious Games – SEGAN. He is a co-founder of the Gamrilla game startup.
Mohammed M.I.Ockba is a lecturer in computer science and digital learning games with over a decade of experience spanning game development, human–computer interaction, and educational technology. Holding master’s degrees in both Computer Science and Digital Learning Games, he bridges theory and practice through work on AAA titles such as Biomutant and MythForce, the development of games using speech and pose-recognition AI, and the design of curricula that integrate gameplay mechanics with learning science. At Tallinn University, he teaches courses on interactive systems, full-stack web development, and game development. His workshops emphasize user-centered design, iterative prototyping, and the thoughtful alignment of game mechanics with real-world goals.
Timetable
Course sessions take place for a week, from Monday to Friday, 10:00 – 16:00.
Participants
Previous game design experience is useful but not mandatory.
Credit points
2 ECTS
Upon full participation and completion of course work students will be awarded 2 ECTS points and a certificate of completion.
Course fee
NB! Accommodation, cultural programme and meals are not included in the price.
| Early-Bird Course Fee (until March 31) | 330€ |
| Regular Course Fee (after March 31) | 400€ |
Scholarships
* The Estonian Ministry of Education and Research and Education and Youth Board offer scholarships to foreign nationals for participation in summer and winter schools in Estonia. Scholarships can be applied by foreign bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students who have studied in their universities for at least one year (including former study levels). More info and application process details are here.
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