FFA SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026: Summer School of Game Design — Applications Open Until July 3, 2026
FFA Summer Schools offer an opportunity to spend part of your summer creatively. Through these summer schools, you will learn about artistic techniques, develop your creative skills, and meet interesting people. FFA Summer Schools are open to the general public, beginners with an interest in and passion for art, as well as those interested in future study at art schools, who can familiarize themselves with the FFA environment and use the summer schools as part of their preparation for entrance exams.
SUMMER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN
The summer school will guide participants through the process of designing and prototyping a game concept and its subsequent formulation. Emphasis will be placed on feasibility and the simple structure of proposals that can serve as a foundation for the development of both board games and digital games.
The program focuses on working with physical materials and text, while combining individual and team-based work. The outcome of the course will be documented game concepts in the form of game design documents prepared for further development.
Basic Information
- Instructor: Veronika Kučerová
- Dates: July 10–12, 2026
- Duration: 24 teaching hours, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Venue: Faculty of Fine Arts, Brno University of Technology, Údolní Campus, entrance from Úvoz 33, building U1, classroom 303
- Fee: CZK 3,500 to be paid to bank account 111043273/0300, variable symbol 2602010 (please include “FaVU/herni” and your name in the payment note)
The fee includes all materials and art supplies.
Please register for the Summer School of Game Design via the online application form no later than July 3, 2026. Please note that the application becomes binding only after the course fee has been paid. Uploading proof of payment is an essential part of the application.
The online application form is currently available only in Czech. If you have any questions about filling it out, we’d be happy to help—please contact: Barbora.Sediva@vut.cz
Instructor Profile
Veronika Kučerová is a student of the Game Media Studio. In her work, she primarily focuses on abstract games, their connection with illustration, artist books, and alternative printing techniques.
Required Participant Knowledge
Applicants do not need any previous specific knowledge or experience.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend the summer school, you may arrange a substitute participant. If you cancel up to 14 days before the start of the summer school (according to the individual course start dates), the organizer will charge a cancellation fee amounting to 20% of the total paid amount. In the case of later cancellation, the paid fees are non-refundable. The organizer reserves the right to cancel individual summer school courses in the event of insufficient enrollment for a given session. If the course is cancelled by the organizer, the paid amount will be refunded in full.
Contacts
For questions regarding the course content and schedule: xvkucerovav@vutbr.cz
For questions regarding payment and financial matters: eo@favu.vut.cz
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