COURSE CURRICULUM

The postgraduate modules in Game Prototyping and Critical Skills Development (DES510), Applied Games and Research Practice (DES511), and Studio Games and Research Practice (DES512) form a comprehensive framework designed to transition students into professional roles within the games industry. DES510 focuses on aligning a student's technical, procedural, and behavioural competencies with industry standards through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and supervised studio work. It supports the development of core skills while helping students identify and refine their suitability for specific roles in game development, such as design, programming, art, or production.DES511 explores the growing field of applied games, including serious games and games for change. Through lectures and hands-on projects, students gain insight into how games can be used for purposes beyond entertainment, such as education, training, or social impact. The module also emphasizes research methodologies relevant to applied game development, encouraging students to critically engage with theoretical frameworks while developing practical game-based solutions that address real-world problems.DES512 offers a capstone experience by replicating a professional studio environment. In this module, students work on collaborative projects that simulate real-world industry conditions, requiring them to demonstrate technical proficiency, effective teamwork, and professional conduct. The experience serves to consolidate all previously acquired knowledge and skills, allowing students to showcase their readiness for employment in the games sector. Collectively, these three modules provide an in-depth, practice-driven education that prepares students to enter the competitive games industry with confidence, creativity, and a clear understanding of their professional identity. Through this integrated learning pathway, students emerge with a strong portfolio, practical experience, and the strategic thinking needed to contribute meaningfully to game development studios or pursue independent ventures in the interactive entertainment field.