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Game Design

  • Fana folkehøgskule - Bergen – Hjellestad
  • Telephone: 55 52 63 60
  • E-mail: fana@fanafolk.no
  • Course length: All year
  • Course teaching amount: 14 hours/week
  • Price: from 133 900,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Debio • Fairtrade
  • Location: Bergen
  • Study tour for the course: Teambuilding Trip, Konsoll - Game Developer Conference, Oslo Game Jam
  • Study tour for the school: Teambuilding and startup trip
Send applicationFana folkehøgskule - Bergen

    Meet other young people who share your passion for games and game development. How do games work? How do we create them? Together, we’ll dive into these questions.

    A Creative Environment

    Game development is a creative journey. You’ll be part of an inspiring environment that challenges you in multiple ways. Together, we take ideas from the drawing board to a full-fledged game—everything from design and story to programming in Unity. It takes teamwork and dedication, but you’ll create a game you can be proud of.

    We attend conferences and Game Jams, where you can network with other game enthusiasts and industry professionals.

    Learn to Understand Games

    To make great games, we need to understand how they are built. We study different games—their content and the technology behind them—and gain insights into how developers think. This knowledge gives you a solid foundation for developing your own ideas and solutions.

    Create Your Own Games

    In Game Development, it's all about giving you the tools you need to create your own games.

    You will learn to:

    We guide you through the entire process, step by step, from idea to finished product. In addition, we visit game studios and welcome professional developers who share their experiences. Are you ready to create something amazing?

    Language requirements for international students

    The course is open to English-speaking students, but the classes are mainly held in Norwegian. If you don't already have proficiency at the A2 level, we recommend that you follow the school's language program. Click here to learn more about language levels.

    Teambuilding Trip

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    At the beginning of the school year, we go on an overnight trip together.

    The goal of the trip is for us to quickly get to know each other, while also pitching ideas and plans we have for the year.

    In the evening, we gather around the campfire. Flames have been a central gathering point throughout human history. Most of us love sitting around a fire, sharing good stories, food, and pitching ideas and plans. This is an effective team-building activity!

    Konsoll - Game Developer Conference

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Konsoll is a two-day conference for game developers. The conference is held annually in Bergen, and brings together game developers from all over Norway and abroad to listen to world-class speakers.

    Konsoll consists of presentations, panels, workshops, and discussions. The conference also serves as a forum to strengthen the bonds between Norwegian game developers, bring leading industry talents to Bergen to share their knowledge, while also allowing Norwegian studios to connect with the broader international industry.

    Konsoll attracts more than 400 professional game developers and students from Norway and abroad who come to Bergen eager to hear the latest insights and experiences in the game development industry.

    Oslo Game Jam

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    We're taking a trip to Oslo to participate in the Oslo Game Jam. During the trip to the eastern part of Norway, we'll also visit relevant schools and stop by some game studios.

    The world's largest Game Jam

    Oslo Game Jam is part of the largest game jam in the world - Global Game Jam. It lasts for 72 hours.

    The idea behind Game Jam is to gather game developers who collaborate to create a game in a very short time. It's a creative meeting place where you both learn a lot and make new contacts.

    Visiting game studios and schools

    Prior to Oslo Game Jam, we travel around the Oslo area and to Hamar to visit schools and educational institutions that may be relevant to game developers.

    To really get close to the game industry, we visit large and small game studios.

    Previously, we've visited studios such as:

    • Funcom
    • Hyper Games
    • Krillbite
    • Red Thread Games

    Mandatory: Yes

    Price: Included in course price

    Duration: 2 dager

    We're going to Voss to experience the nature of the west coast and get to know each other better.

    During the start of the school year, the entire school travels to Voss.

    We stay at the Voss hostel and spend our days doing various activities to get to know each other better.

    Some of the activities include:

    • Sightseeing
    • Volleyball Games and competitions
    • Quiz
    • Hiking

    At Fana, there is room for you to be social, explore new interests, and have fun. In a safe environment, you can be yourself, build friendships, and develop your social skills.

    This is a year where you invest in both your academic and personal growth.

    Get to Know Bergen

    As a student at Fana Folk High School, you'll experience all that Bergen has to offer. In the city, you can enjoy theater, concerts, and exhibitions. Bergen also hosts a variety of festivals. During the school year, there are international film festivals, theater festivals, and several music festivals in the city.

    When you have some free time, you can explore the city on your own—hike up Fløyen, grab a coffee at one of the cozy cafés, or simply enjoy life in our vibrant city.

    Creative Courses and Exciting Electives

    We offer a wide range of courses that create a diverse and creative environment at the school.

    In addition to your main courses, you can choose from many electives, giving you the chance to try something new and develop new skills.

    Educational and Inspiring Trips

    We go on trips throughout the year, both within Norway and abroad. At Fana, we have school-wide trips and class-specific trips where you travel with your course group.

    These study trips give you deeper academic insights and the chance to experience other cultures and environments.

    Get to Know Norwegian Language and Culture

    During your stay in Bergen, you'll make friends, larn some Norwegian, and explore Norwegian culture and society. We have many international students - some come to learn Norwegian, while others simply want a year at a folk high school in Norway. 

    Our language courses are designed for both beginners and those with some prior knowledge of Norwegian.

    Information about Language

    Most of our teaching is in Norwegian, but we offer some translation to English. 

    Check the course descriptions, or send us an e-mail, for more information about the langugage requirements for each course. We'll be happy to answer any questions you have.

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