MSc in Visual Game and Media Design
A two-year interdisciplinary programme blending game design, visual media, and strategic storytelling for careers in entertainment, digital arts, and beyond.
Best for:Best for creative designers, artists, and media professionals with a bachelor’s degree in design seeking to specialize in game design, visual media, and strategic storytelling for careers in entertainment, digital arts, and beyond.
Overview
The MSc in Visual Game and Media Design at the Royal Danish Academy is a hands-on, two-year programme designed for creative professionals aiming to excel in game design, animation, motion graphics, and visual storytelling. Students engage in both technical creation—such as developing digital games, animations, and motion graphics—and conceptual innovation, exploring business models, user engagement, and interdisciplinary applications like strategic and service design. The curriculum emphasizes collaborative projects, client/user involvement, and the integration of narrative and visual perspectives into emerging fields. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in the game industry, visual entertainment, and creative strategy, with a strong focus on practical skills and industry relevance.
What you'll do
- Develop digital games, animations, and motion graphics through hands-on projects and creative experimentation.
- Explore innovative conceptual approaches to game design, narrative world-building, and visual storytelling.
- Learn business models, client/user engagement strategies, and industry-specific practices in the game and visual media sectors.
- Apply game, visual, and narrative perspectives to emerging fields like strategic design, service design, and experience design.
- Collaborate with peers, clients, and industry professionals to create and refine creative projects.
- Engage in interdisciplinary projects that bridge design, technology, and storytelling for diverse audiences.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in design or a related field
Language: English proficiency (level not specified)
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in creative design or a related discipline
- Strong portfolio showcasing design, animation, or game development work
- Basic proficiency in digital tools for game and media creation (e.g., Blender, Adobe Creative Suite, Unity, Unreal Engine)
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in design or a closely related field
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: Unknown (likely rolling or seasonal)
Applicants must submit their application through the official portal of the Royal Danish Academy. Required documents typically include a CV, portfolio, bachelor’s degree transcripts, and a statement of purpose. Additional materials may be requested based on the programme’s specific requirements.
- CV
- Portfolio showcasing creative work
- Bachelor’s degree transcripts
- Statement of purpose or letter of motivation
Contact
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