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International Game Architecture and Design

Variations

If you apply for the International Game Architecture and Design programme, the first choice you make is which variation you want to study in. What are the options?

  • 3D Visual Art
    Produce art for the latest generation of 3D PC and console games. Strong art skills are required in order to successfully complete this specialisation.
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What Rients thinks about studying 3D Visual Art

‘You learn to dissect games, by exploring the technology behind the games‘. 

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  • Programming
    Train towards programming jobs within the video games industry. C++ is the primary language used for teaching and assignments. The ability to think in an abstract way, strong mathematical skills and an aptitude and passion for programming are required.
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  • Design and Production
    Design and management training for game designers, level designers, narrative designers and game producers across all genres and platforms, including console and online development. Design theory, entertainment theory, concept development, narrative development, level development, production management and business management are the core skills focused on in this Design and Production variation. 
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  • Indie Game Development
    Indie Game Development prepares students for a popular and profitable industry that combines casual gaming, social media and smartphone/tablet application development. Indie game developers are cross-over specialists: tech savy, aesthetically skilled and design-capable entrepreneurs. Watch this video to find out more.
    > Find out more (presentation in pdf),  > Course planning.

Monica chose for Indie Game Development

'What I like the most is that in my study, we are so up to date about technology'

Read more about Monica's experiences at NHTV