Introduction to Esports
This online course provides an introduction to Esports. The focus of the course is on learning the Esports foundations. Students will learn about the history of Esports, Streaming, Lifestyle and the current status of the industry.
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Quick facts
| Online Certificate |
| 4 weeks |
| Portfolio not required |
Student profile
Built for the industry. Built for your trust.
Program designed in consulation with major studios in
the Animation, VFX and Video Game industries.
10 Years of delivering excellence in online education, pioneering online learning since 2009.
Spring Term Starts on
Monday, April 5th, 2021
Spring Term Application Deadline: Round 1 - January 25th, 2021
Note: Students that miss submitting a completed application prior to the registration deadline posted on the school website, will be subject to a late fee.
Live Classes on:
Saturdays, 11:00 am Pacific Time
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Online Certificate Program Description
Introduction to Esports
This online course provides an introduction to Esports. The focus of the course is on learning the Esports Foundations, the professional lifestyle of the players, how streaming works, and the current status of the industry. This esports course was created for beginners. No previous experience or portfolio required.
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Who Should
Attend this program
Aspiring Esports leaders, people that demonstrate problem solving skills in an Esports organization, people that like to build Esports communities and ecosystems, enjoy people dynamics and have a passion for athletes and Esports.
Our
Target Student
Aspiring Esports organizers who are deeply passionate about its industry dynamics, aspiring leaders who successfully engage and develop the Esports community.
People who already recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at, and can build a rewarding career throughout their life in the Entertainment industries.
Not Our
Target Student
Artists looking for general education, undecided or unknowledgeable about career paths.
We recommend taking our other short introductory courses to find and recognize their strengths.
Admission Requirements
Age
14+ years of age or older
(If under 19 years of age, parent or guardian consent is required)
Assessment Test
Successfully pass general
assessment test that includes
a computer knowledge assessment,
Internet knowledge assessment,
English reading and writing skills
assessment.
Portfolio
No portfolio requirement, this is a begineers hands-on course open to the general public.
English Proficiency
International students with English as a second language must demonstrate a good oral and written level of English. A telephone, Skype, or in-person interview may be required to verify this.
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Course Duration
Weeks
per week
hours
Live Classes
Program Outline
Introduction to Esports
Week 1
History of
Esports
This lesson will be an introduction to the history of Esports. The professional and competitive gaming industry has existed for less than 50 years and grown exponentially in the past 10-15 years. The focus is on exploring the timeline of major events, successful titles, and influential people that have helped the industry evolve. Students will learn how to research and create reports on their favorite Esport titles in order to obtain more in-depth industry knowledge.
Duration: 1 week
Week 2
Introduction to
Streaming
In this lesson you will learn what streaming is and how it works within the entertainment ecosystem of Esports and gaming "influencers". Streaming is a major contributor to the recent growth and development of the Esports industry; opening up new markets for viewers, contributors, and investors alike. The focus of this lesson will be on learning the basic principles, techniques, and best practices involved in creating a great stream. Students will learn best practices on how a gaming stream is created and maintained, in order to create a baseline level of industry knowledge to build from, over the course of pursuing an Esports Diploma.
Duration: 1 week
Term 3
Professional Esports
Lifestyle
In this lesson you will learn about the structure of Esports organizations and a professional Esport athlete lifestyle during a competitive seasons. We will look at famous examples of Esports organizations and follow the journey of some of Esports most iconic athletes. The focus of this lesson is on learning the foundations of Esports organizational structure including owners, general managers, teams, players, coaches, and team managers. Students will learn how Esports athletes train for major tournament events while maintaining their well-being during busy travel seasons.
Duration: 1 week
Week 4
Status of the
Esports Industry
In this lesson you will learn about the current status of the Esports industry. We will look beyond the business aspect onto elements that equally determine its ongoing success. These include overall public perception, major themes across Esports titles, evolving competitive "metas", and developments across teams and organizations. The focus of the lesson is on understanding the major factors behind the current success of Esports, the major difficulties overcome in reaching its current success, and implications for the future. Students will learn how to evaluate an esports title's success in order to prepare for roles in esports that may entirely depend upon the success of the competitive scene.
Duration: 1 week
Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- to successfully pass.
Course codes: INESPT-100, INESPT-200, INESPT-300, INESPT-400.
Vancouver Animation School reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
Online
Live Classes
- Small class sizes
- 1 live session per week, one hour per session
- 1 live support class per week, one hour per session
- Office hours online support
Assignments
Workload
- Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
- Online activities
- Assignments workload 10 - 20 hours per week
Times
Schedules
- Class times are listed at the top of this website page
- Class times are also visible on the application form
- Flexible times for you to work and study at the same time
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Software Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Software.
Academic discounts are available to our students.
Discord
Free for VANAS Students
Word Processing
Free for VANAS Students
System Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Hardware.
Windows System
Processor: 3 GHZ or higher
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Apple Mac OSX
Processor: Core Duo / Intel
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Internet
Broadband, High Speed connection
10 Mbps Download (Recommended)
1 Mbps Upload (Recommended)
Webcam & Headset
These are essential tools for Online Programs
Recommended Books
Raising the Stakes: E-Sports and the Professionalization of Computer Gaming (The MIT Press) by T. L. Taylor
The Esports Market and Esports Sponsoring by Julian Heinz Anton Ströh
A Newborn Business: Esports by Zoltan Andrejkovics
Canadian Designation
An official transcript is the VANAS' certified statement of your academic record. The official paper transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and contains the Institution seal and signature of the Institution Registrar.
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post- secondary education.
The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education administers associated regulations.
A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC),
Established in 1990 to fulfill Canada’s obligations under the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies.
The Introduction to Esports Certificate Course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
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