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Warner Bros, Rocksteady Studios Launch Training Program for Underrepresented Devs

Rocksteady Studios, who is behind such titles as the Batman: Arkham franchise, is launching a new training program to help underrepresented people find careers in game development, in partnership with Warner Bros.

According to an official announcement, the WBD Access x Rocksteady Studios Games Academy is aimed for those who want to turn their love for games into a career as game devs, with an opportunity to “to learn by doing and hone your skills in  a fully immersive experience.”

Per the announcement:

On this course you will:

– Be led through a bespoke curriculum which covers a variety of disciplines –  Audio, Art, Games Design or Quality Assurance – and is all led by industry professionals.

– Learn about how to build your network; what good communication looks like in a Games Studio setting; how to put together a portfolio of work to help you progress in your career

– Get insight into a real work environment and attend masterclasses and sessions with professionals at all different levels of their careers

– Work on a live brief and get feedback from the team at Rocksteady Studios

– Get feedback, support and advice on your career progression

The course will cover Art, Audio, Games Design and Quality Assurance Testing areas.

You must be of 18 years or older on 31 October 2022
You must be a permanent resident of the United Kingdom
You must be interested in entering the games industry at a professional level

Check out all the details on their official posting page.

Anthony DiMoro

Covering Content Creators, Twitch, YouTube, Streamers & the digital culture. Anthony has written for publications such as Forbes and the Huffington Post, among others, during his career.

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