To all the Students
of
The School of Computer Science at Reykjavík University
As a further development of the partnership agreement between CCP and Reykjavík University (2013-2018)
CCP Games ( ) and the School of Computer Science (RU) hereby issue a
CALL FOR INTERNSHIPS
The internships are aimed at offering selected students the opportunity to spend a period as an intern at CCP Games.
CCP Games and RU offer up to 6 students a year an internship at CCP Games. Students enrolled in the BSc, MSc, or PhD programs in the School of Computer Science can apply. There are two track options to choose from, one is Basic, where you can get 12 ECTS credits and no stipend or advanced track where you get paid and can get 24 ECTS units.
CCP is looking for an intern to work as a Game Designer on a new game in our Reykjavik studio. We are looking for candidates with a blend of strong design skills, creativity and the independence needed to create something wonderful and new on a small team.
Responsibilities Include:
Design and implement game systems with maintainability and correctness
Work closely with other team members to determine appropriate systems and solutions
Work closely with other team members to find great and inspiring solutions
•Required Experience/Skills:
Ability to prototype and work within Unreal 4
Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others
Must pass the CCP Design Assessment/Interview
Benefits:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Employee Cards for consumer discounts
Time Commitment:
- 40 hours per week
- 1000 - 1600 core hours
- One course allowed during internship
Require Documents:
- NDA - Created by the employer for protection
- University Internship Agreement - Created by the university to cover responsibilities of the university and employer
- Work permit - Only for Non-EU citizens (Takes around 3 months)
Basic
12 weeks - No Stipend
The Basic internship is targeted towards the software developer who is interested in getting a taste of real-world development, but cannot commit to extended durations or larger projects.
Fluent in English
BSc students apply to 12 ECTS if they want to follow this track.
Advanced
7 Months - 1000EUR Monthly Stipend
BSc students apply to 24 ECTS if they want to follow this track.
Students must submit project or thesis work according to the normal rules and deadlines at RU.
Applicants must:
1. Fill in the application form enclosed to this call,
2. Submit a CV in English
The filled application form and the accompanying CV must be emailed to by 15th of April 2015.
CCP Games and RU will choose the recipients of the scholarships according to a common selection process. The selection results will be sent to the applicants by email.
Reykjavík, 6th of March 2015
DR. Yngvi Björnsson, dean
School of Computer Science
CCP Games REYKJAVIK UNIVERSITY
Application Form
Internship at CCP Games
FAMILY NAME:______GIVEN NAME/S:______
DATE OF BIRTH:______BIRTHPLACE:______
COUNTRY:______CITIZENSHIP:______
GENDER: F M
HOME ADDRESS:______CITY:______
POSTCODE:______COUNTRY:______
PHONE NUMBER:______MOBILE PHONE:______
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Is a student in:
BSc in Computer Science
BSc in Software Engineering
BSc in Discrete Math and Computer Science
MSc in Computer Science
MSc in Software Engineering
PhD in Computer Science
applies for an internship within the agreement between CCP Games and SCS
Chooses to apply for the following activities (BSc level students may tick more than one box):
[ ] Internship alone – no credits awarded at RU
[ ] Work corresponding to two UROP projects - 12 ECTS
[ ] Work corresponding to BSc Final Project - 12 ECTS
[ ] Work corresponding to BSc Final Project and two UROP projects – 24 ECTS
[ ] Work corresponding to one Independent Study (T-749-IDPS) – 8 ECTS
[ ] Work corresponding to two Independent Studies (T-749-IDPS) - 16 ECTS
[ ] MSc Thesis work
[ ] MSc Project work
[ ] PhD Research work
Expected departure period:
[ ] Fall semester 2015
Expected period:
] 4 months
] 7 months
Area(s) of specific interest):
______
Please indicate how you believe an internship at CCP Games would help you in your further studies and what you expect to learn from the experience:
______
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