Game Development and Research TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences)

Overview

The Game Development and Research program at TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences) focuses on scientific research and artistic development of interactive content. Particular emphasis is placed on the creative exploration of game development on the levels of audiovisual design of content and interfaces as well as non-linear narration. The learning goals and competences to be conveyed can be divided into three groups.

Occupation-related learning goals and competencies

At the beginning of their studies, students have at least one year of experience in a profession relevant to the gaming industry. The project-centered course builds on these experiences and deepens them. Continuous industry feedback is an integral part of teaching. In the sequence, the students acquire a rich set of methodological, theoretical and design-practical skills in order to be able to independently supervise and manage artistic-scientific as well as artistic-economic projects.

Scientific learning goals and competencies

The research of non-linear audio visions and especially digital games is in a dynamic development at international level. Students are familiarized with central aspects of current scientific questions on the production, use and impact of non-linear audio visions. In lectures and seminars methods of theory formation – research, analysis, criticism, synthesis – are imparted and the gained media-historical and media-theoretical insights are experimentally tested and applied in the entire range of courses

Accreditation

Program accredited until Sep 30, 2029