MA Design - Games Art

Program Overview

Through practical studio work and theoretical exploration, students develop skilled professional practices, culminating in a unique body of work that reflects their personal journey in this field. The program emphasizes individualized learning, encouraging students to pursue a unique personal line of inquiry within the broad subject area of Games Design.

Program Outline

The program focuses on developing skilled and informed professional practitioners through a combination of practical studio work, theoretical exploration, and peer feedback. Students are encouraged to pursue a unique personal line of inquiry within the broad subject area of Games Design, culminating in a Postgraduate Project/Dissertation at the end of the course. The program emphasizes the development of a personal body of work that reflects the student's individual journey and response to their chosen discipline.

Outline:

Duration:

13 months

Educational Form:

Taught

Education Variants:

Full-time

Language:

English

Intakes:

• February 2025: Induction Start Date: 10th February 2024, Class Start Date: 17th February 2024
• October 2024: Induction Start Date: 30th September 2024, Class Start Date: 7th October 2024

British Degree:

Master of Arts in Design – University of Sunderland

Course Structure:

The program is structured into three stages:

Stage 1: Design Ideation (60 credits)

• Students negotiate a "programme of study" with their tutors to identify the topics they intend to study and develop.
• They can choose to specialize in one discipline or explore multiple disciplines.
• The stage includes creative studio practice relevant to the chosen pathway.
• A theoretical element contextualizes the chosen discipline(s) within the broader field of design.

Stage 2: Design Ideation (60 credits)

• Students test out their ideas and experiences in a prototyping stage before the final outcome in Stage 3.
• They explore techniques and applications of their ideas.
• Practical output and theoretical contextualization continue to interact and build on each other.

Stage 3: Design Ideation (60 credits)

• Students produce their final design outcomes, leading to a portfolio of creative work that has evolved from the practice and theoretical research developed in previous stages.
• A Critical Evaluation Report supports the portfolio.

Assessment:

• Assessment is 100% coursework.
• Students are continually assessed throughout the course through module requirements.
• Final modules are graded Pass, Merit, Distinction.

Teaching:

• The program emphasizes discussion and feedback with the course team and relevant peer groups.

Careers:

• The MA will help further career opportunities within commercial design practice, recognizing each student's individual practical and intellectual abilities.
• Graduates will improve their chance of employment in the advertising industry with their demonstrated enhanced specialism and understanding developed on the course.

Other:

• The program emphasizes the development of a personal body of work that reflects the student's individual journey and response to their chosen discipline.
• Students are encouraged to pursue a unique personal line of inquiry within the broad subject area of Games Design.
• The program culminates in a Postgraduate Project/Dissertation.