Victor Bankler
Lecturer in Informatics
School of Informatics
Game Design A1N
Course, Master's (2nd cycle),
7.5 credits,
IT736A
Application
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Autumn 2024, Location: Skövde, Pace of study: 25%
Application
Application is done after nomination.
Course syllabus, with reading list
When? Where? How?
Study period: 2 September 2024 - 19 January 2025
Location: Skövde, Campus, Daytime
Pace of study: 25%
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Computer Science or Computer Game Studies (or the equivalent).
A further requirement is proof of skills in English equivalent of studies at upper secondary level in Sweden, known as English course B / English course 6. This is normally demonstrated by means of an internationally recognized test, e g IELTS, TOEFL (or the equivalent).
Selection
Guaranteed admission.
Language
The courses are conducted in English.
This course presents the game designer’s role and covers all the basic concepts and skills involved in professional game design. The course introduces game design as a research area and teaches the basics of game mechanics, balance, interface, genre and story. You will also be able to develop and analyse game concepts and prototypes using these key concepts.
