Game Design and Development, Master of Arts (Art and Design)

Game Design and Development, Master of Arts (Art and Design) is a Masters program taught at Aalto University, Finland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years) options.

Game Design and Development is a major in the Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University. It focuses on game design and development, from prototyping to playable products. The programme covers topics such as level design, game balancing, games user research, industry trends, and game design psychology.

The degree is 120 ECTS credits and takes two years. It is organised around a major, a possible minor, elective studies, and a master's thesis. Aalto University says the major uses a hands-on with minds-on approach. Students work in multidisciplinary teams, and Game Project I & II include pitching, designing, developing, and publishing games. The curriculum includes compulsory and optional courses, and students can also choose courses from across Aalto schools.

Aalto University presents the major as preparation for work in the global games industry. It also says the degree makes graduates eligible to apply for doctoral studies.

Modules

• Games Now!
• Game Design
• Advanced Topics in Game Design
• Analysis, a.k.a. The Science of Game Design
• Game Project I & II

The minimum requirements for admission in Game Design and Development, Master of Arts (Art and Design) at Aalto University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Aalto University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Aalto University as pre-requiste for admission in Game Design and Development, Master of Arts (Art and Design).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Please check detail of study units at https://opintopolku.fi/konfo/en/koulutus/1.2.246.562.13.00000000000000002684

• game designer
• game artist
• programmer
• producer
• scriptwriter
• researcher
• Remedy Entertainment
• Valo Motion

6 fully funded scholarships are listed for Finland. See Finland scholarships.