The video game development industry in Croatia records constant growth in revenue and employees, by 2025 global revenue of 300 billion dollars is expected.
By launching a new study program, Algebra will provide future game developers with modern, competitive knowledge and skills needed to work in this fast-growing industry!
The promising industry of video game development (game development), which in 2022 is expected to generate 184.4 billion dollars globally, employs various types of professionals, including programmers, producers, designers, writers and many other creative and artistic professions. The global video game development industry is expected to reach a revenue of as much as 300 billion dollars by 2025, making it one of the most lucrative and fastest growing sectors of the world economy, it was said at today's Games to Career conference where Algebra presented its new undergraduate development program computer games.
Marin Piletić, Minister of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, congratulated Algebra on the launch of the new study program: "The first generation of game developers is graduating from the technical school in Sisak, and next year we will also have the first generation from Novska, which is currently undergoing an experimental program , so this study program was launched at the right moment. The development of the gaming industry depended on a small number of pioneers who, even without systematic support, did a lot. They were a guide and a bright spot that showed us where we could support one of the fastest growing industries in the world. The Ministry included gaming in the Law on Audiovisual Activities, which made it possible to finance this promising industry, while HZZ gave its approval through the employment program at the Pismo incubator in Novska. Step by step we have reached higher education, we take the game development industry seriously and will continue to work to ensure that it is better positioned in the overall Croatian economy.
Mislav Balković, dean of the College of Algebra at the conference held in Algebra explained in his opening address the motivation behind the launch of this new study program: "We underestimated the power of the Croatian IT industry in attracting young people and opening new jobs. Experience has shown us that over 87% of Algebra students already find a job during their studies, that is why it is important to make an additional contribution to the game development industry through an undergraduate course dedicated to the development of computer games. Our program perfectly complements the high school vocational program that already exists in Sisak. We tried to cover knowledge from several areas, the dominant part is programming knowledge and skills, and a third of the content goes to production, storytelling and other creative elements. We want to position Croatia as a leading country in game development in this part of the world, and starting a professional studio is the first step in that direction."
At the panel discussion Game changers - How to engage and retain a new generation of game creators, experts from the ICT and game development industry and the Cluster of Croatian video game producers shared their experiences.
"We cannot compete with China and developed Asian countries, every electronic component is produced there. We are trying to bring part of the industry back to Croatia especially because we have seen the kind of problem that arises when all the industry is concentrated in one place and how risky it is. It is very difficult to bring an industry to Croatia that would produce hardware equipment, but on the software side, we have great potential" - said Stjepan Šmit, owner of the White Shark brand specializing in the production of gaming equipment.
At the event in cooperation with the White Shark brand, Algebra announced the possibility of winning a scholarship for students who demonstrate special excellence in education, and an agreement was signed on cooperation with industry leaders - companies interested in providing professional practice in the field of computer garage development to students of Algebra's new studio.
Source: Algebra.hr, 23.05.2023.