Computer Games: Art and Design (Taught)

Why study MA Computer Games: Art & Design at Goldsmiths

This MA is tailored for people who want to start a career in the game industry. One of the only programmes in the UK taught by actual game developers, it will teach you game design, art and animation, and game programming, and has a strong focus on entrepreneurship and business.

• Learn to design and develop games using state-of-the-art tools and game engines from actual game developers and industry veterans.

• Focus on which skills you want to learn, through a selection of option modules you can choose from.

• Collaborate with colleagues from other courses, including the MSc Computer Games Programming and the MA Games and Playful Design.

• Build your portfolio through practical coursework.

• Access state of the art game labs and facilities.

• Get your first internship in the game industry (or work on a research project instead).

• Take part in the many events and game jams we organise every year, and be part of the creative and diverse environment that surrounds Goldsmiths.

• Access the strong UK community of publishers and creators with innovative voices creating ground-breaking titles.

• As a fast-growing 150-billion-dollar business, the game industry offers countless professional opportunities. The MA Computer Games: Art & Design is right for you if you want to make game development a sustainable career and to work in this creative and rewarding industry.

• This is also one of the only programmes taught by actual game developers, designers, and artists with years of experience in the game industry.

Internship & Research Pathways
There are two pathways available to all students in the MA Computer Games: Internship and Research. The pathway must be chosen at the moment of your enrolment, but might be changed on a case-by-case basis.

Students on the Internship pathway are required to take part in an industry placement during the Summer Term. This is the perfect option if you want to use this opportunity to kickstart your career in the game industry. We have a strong network of games companies and studios and have a succeeded in placing a large number of students, many of which have gone on to permanent jobs in the organisation. In additional to paid commercial placement, we offer the option of projects that are sponsored and co-supervised by non-profit organisations or other academic departments or institutions.

Students on the Research pathway will work on a final project instead. This is recommended if you want to pursue an academic career, or if you want to deepen your knowledge in a specific area.