Warren Spector , creator of the game " Deus Ex " and " Epic Mickey " , was chosen as the new chief - Sams Denius Gaming Academy , the University of Texas at Austin , USA . The graduate program will start in August 2014.
The program's goal is to provide " advanced training in game development with a unique focus on the arts of creative leadership and business ." Other famous names of the games industry are also part of the faculty , as Richard Garriott ( Origin and founder of Portalarium ) , Richard Hilleman ( creative director at Electronic Arts ) and Greg Zeschuk ( BioWare co -founder ) .
" Having worked with the staff of the University of Texas at Austin as an adviser in the last year , I became more and more impressed with the seriousness of his intentions , " said Spector . " Here there is a real commitment to create something unique and excellent , delivering something that the game industry needs and wants - more and better prepared leaders and creative business . "
" I'm not making a play at the moment , but I feel I 'm doing something even more important - creating a program that benefits students and the games industry by helping to train the leaders of tomorrow . "
The course will run for two 15-week semesters, with classes five times a week where students "work together to create a set of significant size, with each student having the opportunity to take a leadership position."
In 2014, for the first class of the course, will be only 20 places available. Accepted students will receive an allowance and the monthly allowance of $ 10,000 for expenses and accommodation.
Interested parties can get more information on the official website.
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