David Game College

Overview:

• Significant Milestones:

  • Founded in 1999 as the first dedicated game development college in South Africa.
  • Became part of the ADvTECH Group in 2004.
  • Established a partnership with the University of Hertfordshire in 2010.

• Notable Achievements:

  • Recognized as one of the top game development schools in the world by The Rookies.
  • Graduates have worked on award-winning games such as "Destiny 2" and "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4."
  • Alumni have founded successful game development studios, including RetroEpic and Carry1st.

Student Life:

• Extracurricular Activities:

  • Game development clubs and societies
  • Esports tournaments
  • Social events and workshops

• Clubs:

  • Game Development Club
  • Esports Club
  • Animation Club

• Sports Teams:

• Student Support Services:

  • Academic advising
  • Career counseling
  • Student health and wellness services

• Campus Facilities:

  • State-of-the-art game development labs
  • Dedicated esports arena
  • Student lounge and study areas

Academics:

• Academic Resources:

  • Library with a specialized collection on game development
  • Access to industry-standard software and hardware

• Faculty:

  • Experienced industry professionals and academic researchers

• Teaching Methodologies:

  • Project-based learning
  • Hands-on experience
  • Industry guest lectures

• Academic Support Services:

  • Tutoring
  • Writing center
  • Math lab

• Unique Academic Programs or Initiatives:

  • Bachelor of Science in Game Development
  • Diploma in Game Development
  • Short courses and workshops

Top Reasons to Study Here:

Reputation:

Recognized as a leading game development school globally.

Rankings:

Consistently ranked among the top game development schools in South Africa.

Specialized Facilities:

State-of-the-art game development labs and esports arena.

Industry Connections:

Partnerships with leading game development companies.

Notable Alumni:

Graduates have worked on award-winning games and founded successful game development studios.

Services:

Counseling:

Academic, career, and personal counseling available.

Health:

Access to student health and wellness services.

Housing:

Assistance with finding off-campus housing.

Library Resources:

Specialized collection on game development, access to online databases.

Technology Support:

Dedicated IT support for students.

Career Development:

Career counseling, job placement assistance, and industry networking events.