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The Oi Futuro Institute Initiative Brings Free Courses for Youth Aged 13 and Up, with Online and In-Person Classes Covering Game Design, Programming Logic, and Game Development.
Want to learn how to create your own game and prepare for one of the fastest-growing markets in the world? The Oi Futuro Institute has just opened registrations for free programming and game development courses aimed at youth aged 13 and up.The initiative is part of the Orbiting Ship project, which aims to equip students with the skills necessary to explore the vast and growing digital game market.
The gaming market is booming, with over 100 million players in Brazil and generating around R$13 billion a year, according to the Newzoo Global Games Market Report 2023. Considering this scenario, the Oi Futuro Institute, through the Nave program, seeks not only to train qualified professionals for this industry but also to stimulate the creativity and innovation of youth, expanding their career possibilities.
Unique Opportunity for Young Game Creators
The Orbiting Ship offers a formative pathway composed of free courses that range from game design to programming and visual and sound arts for games. The program is inspired by the 18-year history of the Nave Program (Advanced Center for Education), which has helped train hundreds of young people by integrating high school education with professional training focused on technology and innovation.
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With the exponential growth of the gaming industry in Brazil, the project offers a pathway for young people to enter this promising market. Whether in-person or online, the Orbiting Ship offers accessible and introductory courses for any young person interested in exploring the universe of game creation.
Qualification Courses Offered by the Oi Futuro Institute
See the list of free courses offered by the Oi Futuro Institute in the Orbiting Ship project:
In-Person:
- Creating My First Digital Game: For youth aged 13 to 16, with a course load of 16 hours, divided into 4 in-person classes at the Colégio Estadual José Leite Lopes, in the Andaraí neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro. Classes will take place on November 1, 8, 22, and 29, focusing on game design, programming, visual art, and sound art.
Online:
- Introduction to Game Design: Course with a total load of 2 hours, available for youth aged 13 and up.
- Introduction to Programming Logic for Games: 2-hour online course, with content focused on the basic principles of programming logic applied to game development.
- Visual Arts for Games: 2-hour course on the main techniques and tools for creating the visual aspect of a game.
- Sound Arts for Games: 2-hour course exploring the use of sounds and soundtracks in building digital games.
All online courses are self-instructional and will provide certification for those who complete the entire formative pathway.
How Does the Selection Process Work?
The courses offered by the Oi Futuro Institute have limited spots, especially for the in-person format. To participate in the in-person course “Creating My First Digital Game,” candidates must be between 13 and 16 years old and be regularly enrolled in a public elementary or high school. Thus, it is necessary to be available in the afternoon for in-person classes.
Online courses, which have a total workload of 8 hours, are open to any student aged 13 and up from anywhere in Brazil. Registrations are free, and participants will be able to access classes starting November 22, with guaranteed certification at the end.
Where to Register?
To register for the free courses of the Orbiting Ship, interested parties must access the website of the Oi Futuro Institute and fill out the registration form. The process is simple, and registrations can be completed until the start of the classes. Don’t miss the chance to qualify in one of the most promising areas of the moment!
About the Oi Futuro Institute
The Oi Futuro Institute is a non-profit organization that is part of the social initiatives of Oi, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Brazil. Since its foundation, the institute’s mission has been to promote digital inclusion, education, and social development through projects focused on innovation, culture, and technology.
With programs such as the Orbiting Ship and the Nave Program, the Oi Futuro Institute aims to empower youth and prepare them for the demands of the future job market, always with a focus on creativity, innovation, and social responsibility. Through these projects, the institute has already impacted the lives of thousands of students and continues to promote opportunities for those who wish to qualify and transform their future.
Enroll in the courses and take advantage of this opportunity to learn from experts and stand out in a market full of possibilities!
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