University of Central Florida's official game development club
GameDev Knights (GDK) is UCF's official game development club. We are a community of students passionate about creating games. We host regular meetings at the downtown campus, alongside hands-on workshops, game jams, team projects, mentorship programs, and networking events.
Updated frequently; events are added as the semester progresses.
Dates and locations are subject to when necessary. Follow our announcements on Discord to stay updated.
Get paired with seasoned game industry professionals and alumni for a semester of one-on-one guidance, portfolio reviews, and career advice.
Collaborate in teams to build a game from scratch around a surprise theme within a tight timeframe. Perfect for rapid prototyping, learning new tools, and shipping a complete project. No prior experience needed.
Get paired with seasoned game industry professionals and alumni for a semester of one-on-one guidance, portfolio reviews, and career advice.
Travel with the club to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco to network with industry professionals, attend career panels, and explore the expo floor. Applications open every fall.
Connect directly with recruiters and studio heads from companies looking for programmers, artists, and designers. Learn more about local oppurtunities, practice your pitch, share your portfolio, and land internships or full-time roles.
