ONLINE | 30 WEEKS | CAREER-TRACK
Game Development Bootcamp

A beginner-friendly live online Bootcamp to prepare you for a successful career in 3D development with Real-time 3D skills.

How it works?

Overview

Global demand for game developers is growing fast in the technology industry. Real-time 3D (RT3D) is one of the most in-demand tech skills and has one of the highest forecasted growth rates — over 70% in the next 10 years [Burning Glass]. If you want to gain the skills for a successful career in RT3D and work on building your own idea, Circuit Stream's Game Development Bootcamp is for you.

Common Job Titles

  • Game Developer
  • Game Designer
  • AR/VR Developer
  • AR/VR Designer
  • Game Programer
  • Product Manager

Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will understand 3D development and coding logic using C#, while learning how to think like a programmer by building different applications from the ground up across platforms. In addition to technical skills, you will also learn agile practices, GIT workflows, and other processes used on professional Unity projects when collaborating on a team and working remotely.

  1. 1
    Unity Development Skills

    Build foundational skills to use Unity and create exciting real-time 3D experiences.

  2. 2
    C# Coding for Gaming

    Learn the basics of C#, a programming language commonly used to create games. The course will also help you develop a coder mindset for logic and effective problem solving.

  3. 3
    Game Development Process

    Develop the skills necessary to work in a 3D software development team. You will understand the process of crafting an application from start to finish, including industry-standard and Agile practices.

  4. 4
    API Integration

    Learn to leverage third-party tools like Photon, SQL, and databases to include multiplayer and data analytics into your game development process.

Hardware you’ll learn to build for

Tools we’ll be using

Tool

Unity

Discover powerful artist tools to optimize your workflows and design immersive experiences.

Tool

Vuforia

An AR software development kit (SDK) for mobile devices that enables the creation of augmented reality applications.

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AR Core

Build new augmented reality experiences that seamlessly blend the digital and physical worlds.

Tool

C#

A simple & powerful object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft—one of the most popular programming languages in the tech industry.

Tool

GitHub

GitHub is a code hosting platform for version control and collaboration. It lets you and others work together on projects from anywhere.

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Visual Studio

Visual Studio dev tools & services make app development easy for any developer, on any platform & language.

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Git

A free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency.

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ClickUp

Save time with the all-in-one productivity platform that brings teams, tasks, and tools together in one place.

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Slack

Slack brings team communication and collaboration into one place so you can get more work done.

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Jira

Plan, track, and manage your agile and game development projects in Jira.

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Trello

Manage projects, organize tasks, and build team collaboration—all in one place.

Outcomes

We're really proud of all the amazing work our students have made after taking our courses.

VIRTUAL REALITY
Tower Defense

Mondae Atughonu, Sebastian Grigore, Jean Ward, Kim Vergottini, 2022

VIRTUAL REALITY
Scroll Of The Last Ninja

Emiliano Fantasia, Carlos Alberto, Cerdas Zamora, Sayali Ghadge, 2022

VIRTUAL REALITY
Tower Defense

Sayali Ghadge, Jo Hee Lee, Emiliano Fantasia, 2022

VIRTUAL REALITY
The Cave

Emiliano Fantasia, 2022

VIRTUAL REALITY
Just Send It

Cody Trottier, 2022

VIRTUAL REALITY
Nightwatch

Sarah Applebaum, 2022

“The bootcamp provided me with a solid developer’s foundation and confidence to build my XR startup. I can now better communicate with technical talent as well as do my own development if required.”

Elias “Eli” Jimenez
AFTER CIRCUIT STREAM
Founder at VentR-out
STRUCTURE

What to Expect

Live Sessions

Join weekly classes 5 hours a week, and learn the fundamentals of building mixed reality, AR, and VR experiences with Unity. Unlike pre-recorded tutorials, you get the benefit of a dedicated team helping you build your skills and portfolio.

Career Services

Student coaching is at the heart of our program. From day one, we’ll be there to provide guidance through career coaching, group workshops, one-on-one sessions, and guest lectures. Our Career Program runs concurrently with our technical training.

1-on-1 Mentorship

You'll have access to on-demand support and one-on-one support sessions with qualified experts to help build your projects, answer any questions you may have, and support you for the duration of the course.

Portfolio

By the end of the course, you will have multiple portfolio projects to show off your skills. You will create interactive projects that align with each learning module including a final capstone project.

Labs

Labs include lecture series from industry experts, technical workshops where you learn to build themed projects, career workshops, hackathons, and game jams.

Community

Get access to our Discord XR community. A place where you can come to learn from other passionate professionals, share your knowledge, and network with people who share your interests.

Industry Recognized Certification

Upon completion of Unity Game Development Bootcamp, you will receive a Circuit Stream certified Unity Developer badge and be prepared to complete Unity's Associate-level certification. You will choose which certification to pursue at the end of your experience in our program: Unity Programmer or Game Developer, and we will cover the cost.

Certification Badge
Instructors

Meet Your Instructor

Our instructors are not only Unity certified instructors, but are also XR practitioners who have or are currently leading and building experiences in various spaces from: mixed reality, game development, and entertainment.

Nakisa Donnelly

AR/VR Instructor and Developer

Dates

May 21, 2024

Dec 14, 2024

ENROLMENT DEADLINEMay 17, 2024

TIME SLOT 1
Tuesday & Thursday

3:30pm - 6:00pm PT


TIME SLOT 2
Tuesday & Thursday

6:30pm - 9:00pm PT


TIME SLOT 3
Monday & Wednesday

3:30pm - 6:00pm GMT


TIME SLOT 4
Tuesday & Thursday

9:30am - 12:00pm GMT


LAB TIME SLOT 1
Wednesday

3:30pm - 6:00pm (PT) | Every second week


LAB TIME SLOT 2
Wednesday

6:30pm - 9:00pm (PT) | Every second week

Career Services

Support to help reach your unique career goals

Our Career Services team works with you every step of the way to understand your goals and help prepare you for a future career in 3D development. Since 2015, Circuit Stream has grown and fostered a global community of passionate and supportive 3D developers. We know how important it is to complement your technical skills with practical, applied career support that ensures you have the confidence and knowledge to reach your career objectives.

Workshops

Join our live, hands-on workshops and guest lectures led by our career services team.

Personal Branding

Get 1:1 resume and portfolio reviews, interview prep and coaching to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward.

Mentorship

Gain confidence from industry instructors and mentors, who have all mastered their craft in 3D-development.

Networking

Networking opportunities and connections from Circuit Stream’s partner network.

Office Hours

Unlimited access to daily live support and office hours with our instructors.

Pitch Day

Pitch day and student project showcases with our partner network.

Advisory Board

The Circuit Stream Curriculum Advisory Board comprises of industry thought-leaders with expertise and excellence in the field of design, development and business acumen.

Joey Raiton

Head of Design

Meta

Paul Parkinson

Architect and Dev Advocate

Oracle

Jeremy Roland

Application Development Manager

Accenture

Patricia Esteban

Experience Designer & XR Ambassador

IBM

Kristin Torrence

Head of Learning Engineer

Talespin

Cornell Hillman

CG Artist & XR Designer

STUDIO.CGARTIST.COM

Aleatha Singleton

XR Designer

Circuit Stream

Apply by April 19, 2024, to enjoy 10% off with Early Bird Pricing.

Tuition Options

Full Tuition

Pay in full before you start. Circuit Stream accepts wire transfers and credit card payments.

$14,995  $13,496

3-Month Deferred Payment Plan*

Pay tuition in 3-monthly instalments.

Currently available to students located outside of the U.S. and Canada.

  $4,998/mo

24 Month Deferred Payment Plan*

Pay tuition in 24-monthly instalments.

Currently available to Canadian citizens only.

  $625/mo

Climb Loan

Paying for education isn't one-size-fits-all. Climb offers flexible payment methods, so you can make tuition payments in the way that works for your situation.

Currently available to U.S citizens only. Interest rates range between 5.99-15.99%. Find out if you are eligible today. Annual percentage rates (“APRs”) on Climb loans range from 0.00%–26.47%. Interest rate caps may be lower in some states due to state requirements. APRs are charged for borrowing and are expressed as a percentage that represents the actual yearly cost of funds over the term of a loan. The APR includes a 5% origination fee, where permissible.

  $210/mo

For as low as

*Payment plans are subject to a one-time admin fee. Need advice? Book a meeting or call 737-237-9224 an enrolment advisor today!

How to Apply

To apply, you will need to go through the following application process. This will help us ensure we find candidates that are a good fit. During the process, you will also get the chance to have your questions about the program answered by the Admissions team. Here’s a quick overview:

  1. 1
    Speak to an enrolment advisor

    To apply for our bootcamp, reach out to a member of our enrolment team to receive a link to our online application.

  2. 2
    Submit online application

    Complete a short application form to tell us who you are and why you are interested in the course.

  3. 3
    Program Acceptance

    Your application will be reviewed by the admissions department. Once reviewed, if you are accepted, we will follow up to officially offer you a seat in the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Bootcamp and the XR Development with Unity course?

Circuit Stream’s Game Development Bootcamp is an intensive learning experience and career track Bootcamp designed to transform your skillset and help you launch a new career in 3D Development. By the end of the Bootcamp, graduates will have the skills, experience, and portfolio needed to find a job as a game developer, game designer, AR/VR Developer, Game Programmer, Design Engineer, and so many others.

On the other hand, Circuit Stream’s XR Development with Unity course is a technical training course. Also taught by industry experts, XR Development with Unity is a project-based, hands-on learning experience, allowing you to learn XR Development with Unity skills and learn the latest tools without the career support component.

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