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Goldsmiths, University of London: Computer Games: Art and Design
| Institution | Goldsmiths, University of London View institution profile |
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| Department | Computing |
| Web | https://www.gold.ac.uk/ |
| admissions@gold.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 020 7078 5300 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art and animation, and game programming, and has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business.
Why study MA Computer Games: Art & Design at Goldsmiths - Learn to design and develop games using state-of-the-art tools and game engines from actual game developers and industry veterans.
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Focus on which skills you want to learn, through a selection of option modules you can choose from.
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You will learn essential skills relevant to the Game Industry, including bringing your designs to life by developing and programming your own games. Depending on your previous coding experience, you will learn to program games through coding or using node-based editors.
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Collaborate with colleagues from other courses, including the MSc Computer Games Programming and the MA Games and Playful Design.
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Build your portfolio through practical coursework.
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Access state of the art game labs and facilities.
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Get your first internship in the game industry (or work on a research project instead).
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Take part in the many events and game jams we organise every year, and be part of the creative and diverse environment that surrounds Goldsmiths.
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Access the strong UK community of publishers and creators with innovative voices creating ground-breaking titles.
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As a fast-growing 150-billion-dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MA Computer Games: Art & Design is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career and to work in this creative and rewarding industry.
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This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Development, Art, Design, 3D Modelling, Animation or Computer Science. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. A portfolio of relevant work (such as digital games, programming samples, art-based/sketchbook, games assets, design documents, ...) is required for your application. This could take whichever form works best to showcase your work, although a PDF or a video is strongly encouraged. In some instances, we may ask to see more of your work or to conduct a short interview. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in a relevant/related subject, such as Game Design/Development, Art, Design, 3D Modelling, Animation or Computer Science. You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. A portfolio of relevant work (such as digital games, programming samples, art-based/sketchbook, games assets, design documents, ...) is required for your application. This could take whichever form works best to showcase your work, although a PDF or a video is strongly encouraged. In some instances, we may ask to see more of your work or to conduct a short interview. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. |
| Location | Goldsmiths, University of London New Cross London SE14 6NW |
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