Games and Entertainment Technology
In this Bachelor's programme, you will learn how to develop video games and other digital products for entertainment as well as learning.
Programme description
Career opportunities
Admission requirements:
Higher Education Entrance Qualification (generell studiekompetanse), the requirements are specified in the GSU-list.
How applicants are ranked:
If there are more applicants than available places, qualified candidates will be ranked based on their grade points and additional points from secondary school / high school education.
Documentation:
To have your application processed, you must upload documentation that clearly demonstrates you meet the admission requirements. Applications without sufficient documentation will not be considered. For more information about the application process and admission requirements.
Tips for international applicants:
If you are not a Norwegian citizen or do not have a residence permit in Norway, you must apply through Søknadsweb. Applicants applying through Samordna opptak are required to document Norwegian language skills.
Upon successful completion of this programme, the Candidate will have:
Knowledge
- thorough knowledge of the field of game design
- advanced knowledge of programming languages relevant for game development
- advanced knowledge of developing and implementing simple animations to be used within digital games
- advanced knowledge of 3D modeling, rigging and rendering
- advanced knowledge of themes in innovation and entrepreneurship, relevant to the field of game development
- advanced knowledge of sound production and the importance of the sound experience in digital games
- advanced knowledge of the history, ethics, moral, laws and regulations relevant to the field of game development
Skills
- advanced knowledge of project planning, project management and documentation
- advanced skills in process management for development projects, looking to develop digital products
- advanced skills in programming and programming languages that are relevant for game development
- advanced skills in developing and implementing simple animations to be used in digital games
- advanced skills in 3D modeling, rigging and rendering
- advanced skills in sound production for creative digital products
- basic art skills required for communicating and sketching creative ideas and concepts
General competence
- thorough knowledge in the field of ethics, culture and society
- thorough knowledge of gaming addiction and how to handle this, seen from a game developer's perspective
- thorough knowledge of collaborative learning and the importance of good communication and routines to keep a flow in game development projects
Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
The candidate is required to use their own laptop computer capable of running the software being used in the study programme. The candidate must bring the computer every day for classes or study work. Minimum requirements for this computer can be found at the university website.
Additionally the candidate must provide data storage of their own that covers their need for storing files in all subjects.
Tuition fees will be charged to international students with citizenship from outside the EU/EEA/EFTA
Please note that some applicants can apply for an exemption from paying tuition fees.
Nord university does not offer scholarships or grants.
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