Game Design and Production

About this course

Game design and production is a creative and technical discipline concerned with the entire process of bringing interactive experiences to life, from concept and design through development, production management and release. It is not simply about programming or art: it encompasses the design of rules, mechanics and player experiences, the management of multidisciplinary production teams, the analysis of what makes games engaging, and the creative and commercial decisions that shape finished products. As the games industry has grown to become one of the largest creative sectors globally, the demand for people who understand the full production pipeline has grown with it. At Abertay University, which has a long-established reputation as a centre for game education in Scotland, this four-year full-time programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at a partner inst

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 65 / 100Web and Multimedia Design Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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