Frequently Asked Questions
What people ask about eligibility, the training and the mobilities.
What is SOCIAWARE?
It is the "Game Software School for the Social Inclusion of Disadvantaged Youth", an Erasmus+ project coordinated by TÜRGEV. It offers young people game design and development training, international mobility and a certificate.
Who can take part?
Young people aged 18–29 who speak English and are interested in game software and production. Planned distribution: 25 participants from Türkiye, 5 from France, 5 from Portugal and 5 from Germany.
Who is given priority?
Candidates with intermediate or advanced English who have completed a certified game development course or work in the field.
How is the training delivered?
The 184 hours of training take place online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with communication on Discord. Classes are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays.
Who teaches and what is covered?
The training is delivered by Bahçeşehir University's Digital Game Design department. Topics include game culture and design, storytelling, 2D and 3D game art, development with Unity and Unreal, 3D animation, game psychology, cinematography and XR technologies.
Is attendance compulsory?
Yes. Attending at least 80% of the sessions is required.
Is there a certificate?
Participants who meet the attendance requirement receive a free certificate.
What are the technical requirements?
A computer that can run Unity, Unreal Engine and Blender, and an internet connection good enough for online classes.
How are the mobilities organised?
One-week visits to Türkiye, Germany, France and Portugal are planned. Accepted candidates must have no obstacle to travelling abroad. The schedule may change due to force majeure, in which case make-up sessions are held.
Are applications open?
The 2022–2023 round has been completed. If a new round opens, it will be announced on the Apply page and in the news.
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