BA (Hons) Game Design

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Game Design program at BSBI, in partnership with UCA, prepares students for success in the dynamic games industry. It emphasizes user-centered design, creativity, and technical prowess, equipping students with the skills to craft meaningful and enjoyable interactive experiences. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum, industry-experienced lecturers, and specialized career support to help students reach their full potential.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Length: Three or four years, depending on study pace.
• Program Type: International route Bachelor of Arts in Game Design.
• Program Goal: To prepare students for success in the dynamic landscape of the games industry, not just as digital game developers but also within the broader creative careers.
• Program Focus: Nurturing user-centered design skills across diverse media, from board games to mobile apps.
• Program Approach: Balancing creative innovation with technical prowess, fostering a deep understanding of the global games industry.
• Program Outcome: Equipping students with the ability to craft meaningful and enjoyable interactive experiences.
• Program Emphasis: Highlighting creativity and design principles, theoretical underpinnings, hands-on research, and the application of design heuristics to build a robust portfolio.

Outline:

• Year 1: Exploration and experimentation, focusing on foundational concepts in game design.
• Year 2: Refining personal and career goals, deeper exploration of specific areas within game design.
• Year 3: Developing a major portfolio to a professional level, showcasing developed skills and knowledge.
• Sample Modules:
• Fundamentals of Game Design
• Board Game Design
• Introduction to Game Production
• Client Brief
• Interactive Narratives
• Rapid Game Prototyping
• Environmental Storytelling
• Game Studio
• Industry Brief
• Final Major Project
• Learning:
• Group work and individual tutorials.
• Utilizing online tutorials.
• Lectures, workshops, seminars, trips.
• Animated
  on-animated video.
• Practical work.
• Individual/group reports and presentations.
• Case studies, essays.
• Portfolio development.
• Reflective journals.
• Experiential work-based activities.
• Structure:
• 3 terms per year.
• Delivered 100% on campus.
• Access to additional materials via UNINETTUNO platform.
• Teaching takes place during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

Assessment:

• Individual/group reports and/or presentations.
• Case studies.
• Essays.
• Portfolio development.
• Reflective journals.
• Experiential work-based activities.

Teaching:

• Lecturers with industry experience.
• Online tutorials.
• Workshops.
• Seminars.
• Trips.
• Individual and group tutorials.

Careers:

• Level Designer
• Character Designer
• Virtual Reality (VR) Games Designer
• AI Designer
• Cinema Game Designer
• Games Design and Development
• UCA is a highly acclaimed creative institution in the UK.
• BSBI helps students secure places on this program.
• BSBI offers specialized career support to help students reach their full potential.
• Located in Hamburg, close to creative agencies, start-ups, and major companies.

Fees:

• 2024 October intake:
• International Students: €11,000/year
• EU Students: €8,450/year
• Special offer effective until 31 July 2024:
• Up to 40% savings for International Students
• 10% savings for EU Students

Admission Requirements:

• Portfolio Submission
• Online Application
• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent
• English language proficiency
• Interview may be required
• Information on Right of Withdrawal and Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.

Contact Information:

• BSBI Hamburg Campus

INTAKE Location: Hamburg 2024 October: International students Price: €11,000/year | EU students Price: €8,450/year Special offer effective until 31 July 2024: Up to 40% savings for International Students | 10% savings for EU Students Find out more here.