Independent Games and Playable Experience Design Goldsmiths, University of London

Overview

As technologies have integrated into our everyday lives, elements from games have been woven into everything, from the way museums educate the public, to how scientists do cancer research. With the rise of mobile games, console creators no longer hold a monopoly on gaming platforms. This new-found freedom has resulted in an explosion of independent games – from putting players in immersive augmented worlds, to telling transformational personal narratives, these new experiences are redefining the rules of play.

Games are now part of everyday life. As a result, markets previously dominated by traditional media have begun to leverage the ability of games to tell stories, generate knowledge, and educate the public. An explosion of games and apps has created a new breed of entrepreneur, who uses small teams to create projects accessible to millions. This rising market has become a driving economic reality within the UK.

Why the Independent Games and Playable Experience Design course at the Goldsmiths, University of London?

• This MA has several informal focus areas students can choose from:
  • Independent games design and development
  • Mixed reality (XR), playful experiences, and installation design
  • Games for change
  • Machine learning and game user experiences
  • Using Creative Coding and Physical Computing

• You can build skills to start your own game design studio.

• You will be mentored on how to grow in your creative career.

• When you graduate, you can use game design in a wide range of fields both inside and outside the game industry, including independent games, XR studios, interactive film, advertising and media outlets, journalism, non-profits, education, design, and fine arts.

• You will be part of a supportive community of games creators who actively release titles, and have access to a large library of video games and board games.

• Goldsmiths hosts frequent game jams, and industry events on campus, which you will be able to participate in.

• The UK has a strong community of publishers and creators with innovative voices creating groundbreaking titles, which you will have access to.