Námsbraut í tölvuleikjagerð á háskólastigi

Spennandi og nýstárlegt háskólanám í tölvuleikjagerð

Keilir býður upp á námsbraut í tölvuleikjagerð á háskólastigi í samstarfi við norska skólann Noroff - School of technology and digital media. Um er að ræða BSc gráðu sem er tekin á þremur árum í fjarnámi. Keilir sér um almenna aðstoð við nemendur og skipuleggur bæði reglulegar vinnustaðaheimsóknir og hagnýt upplýsinganámskeið.

  • BSc gráða í gagvirkri miðlun - Tölvuleikjagerð

    Námið (Bachelor in Interactive Media - Games) leggur áherslu á hönnun og þróun leikja og undirbýr nemendur fyrir fjölbreytt störf leikjagerðarfólks. Markmiðið er að nemandinn öðlist faglegt forskot og fái innsýn í hlutverk leikjagerðar í afþreyingariðnaði og skapandi greinum. 

    Nánari upplýsingar um fyrirkomulag námsins og námskeiðslýsingar

  • Fyrirkomulag námsins

    Skólinn stillir upp vikulegri námsáætlun sem nemendur fylgja og er námið því samspil sjálfstæðra vinnubragða og samskipta við kennara og aðra nemendur. Fjarnámið veitir þannig nemendum aðgang að efnisríku námsefni, kennslumyndböndum og æfingum, auk raunhæfra verkefna sem öll tengjast atvinnulífinu. Uppbygging fjarnámsins er á þá vegu að nemendur og kennarar eru í miklum samskiptum sín á milli í gegnum fjarnámskerfið. 

    Nemendur hafa aðgang að sérfræðingi (tutor) á netinu alla daga. Auk þess munu íslenskir nemendur fá ráðgjöf og aðstoð hjá Keili. Námið er kennt á ensku.

  • Um Noroff skólann

    Noroff er norskur háskóli viðurkenndur af norska menntamálaráðuneytinu. Markmið skólans er að bjóða nemendum upp á hágæðanám sem nýtist þeim í starfi og færir þeim samkeppnishæf laun. Við skólann starfar einvalalið alþjóðlegra kennara sem býr yfir mikilli þekkingu og reynslu, og eru allar námsbrautir skólans  þróaðar í nánu samstarfi við fyrirtæki í viðeigandi atvinnugreinum. Námið fer fram á ensku og er viðurkennt af Menntasjóði námsmanna

  • Grunnupplýsingar og námskostnaður

    Næsta innritun: Næstu námskeið hefjast í ágúst 2020. Nánari upplýsingar um upphaf námsins.
    Fyrirkomulag: Fjarnám
    Námstími: Þrjú ár
    Tunugmál: Kennt er á ensku
    Kostnaður: NOK 42.750 á önn.
    NOK 1.500 skráningargjald (eingreiðsla).

    Athugið að samkvæmt samkomulagi Keilis og Noroff eru skólagjöld íslenskra nemenda mun lægri en í Noregi eða sem nemur rúmum 100.000 ISK á önn. Skólagjöld Íslendinga eru þannig um 35.000 norskar krónur eða um 500.000 íslenskar krónur á önn.
    Inntökuskilyrði: Umsækjendur verða að hafa lokið framhaldsskólanámi (stúdentsprófi eða sambærilegu frumgreina-, verk- eða iðnnámi).
    Námslán: Námið er viðurkennt af Lánasjóði íslenskra námsmanna og geta nemendur sótt um námslán fyrir framfærslu og skólagjöldum
    Einingar: 180 ECTS

  • Umsókn um nám

    Til þess að þú getir fengið staðfestingu á innritun, ásamt nauðsynlegum gögnum svo sem notendanafni á innri síður nemenda skólans og aðgang að námsgögnum, þarft þú að ljúka innritun í námið á heimasíðu Noroff.
     
    Leiðbeiningar um innritun
     
    1. Umsóknarvefur: https://student.noroff.no/s/application?lang=en
    2. Veljið námsbraut: Bachelor in Interactive Media – Games 
    3. Veljið gráðu
    4. Veljið: Apply to Noroff University College
    5. Veljið nám: I want to apply for Bachelor in Interactive Media - Games
    6. Veljið staðsetningu: Campus: Noroff University College - Online Studies
    7. Fyllið út persónulegar upplýsingar
    8. Við umsóknina verðið þið að fylla inn í "applicant text" að þið sækið um námið í gegnum Keili. Þetta er vegna afsláttar á námsgjöldum vegna samstarfssamnings Keilis við Noroff. 
     

    Umsókn um nám

  • Becoming a Game Designer

    The bachelor in interactive media design focuses on entertainment technologies and creative industries. The education you learn through the interactive media degree program can be used in several areas, including interface and interaction design, digital games and animation.

    The program will provide the student with a working knowledge of the digital entertainment systems required by the mainstream and independent industries. After you complete the bachelor program you will be able to work in the gaming and animation industry.

    The bachelor program provides the student with a broad overview of future professional opportunities. You will be able to design user-friendly interfaces and interactions of digital games. You will create animations and motion graphics for games and movies along with working with character design and game world environments.

    You learn to develop creative content for multiple platforms, including computers, consoles, mobile phones and tablets. There are also lessons in the use of motion capture studio, 3D scanners, 3D printers, Oculus Rift and other technologies.

    Students will also learn how to develop a concept, from initial design to finished product. They do this by combining traditional design skills and creative processes with cutting-edge technologies, focusing on the area of study to highlight creative skills.

  • Program Structure

    During the first year of study, students will explore the theoretical foundation of visual culture. They will learn important characteristics of animation such as: coding, scripting, communication skills and software knowledge.

    The second year focuses more in depth with the methods and procedures used to crate environments and industries used in gaming. Students will improve their abilities to create and develop innovative interactions between characters and environment.

    During the final year of study, students explore new trends in games and animation. The student will become component within interactive scripting, game design, and interface and interaction design. The final goal is to prepare the student for entrepreneurship along with producing a portfolio which will be used during their job search.

  • Courses

    Year 1:

    • Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies
    • Form and Context
    • Game Play
    • Narrative
    • Game Assets 1
    • Level Design
    • Studio 1

    Year 2:

    • Conceptualization
    • Game Assets 2 (Visual Elements)
    • Editing
    • Ludic Studies
    • Game Assets 3 (Audio Elements)
    • Technical Direction
    • Studio 2

    Year 3:

    • Procedural Animation
    • Design for Motion
    • Design for Interactivity
    • Studio 3

  • Learning Outcomes

    Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of important topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the fields of Interactive Media and Games
    • Demonstrate familiarity with current research and development work in the general Interactive Media field and in Games in particular
    • Knowledge of the key principles, theories, tools and techniques in the area of Interactive Media (Games), ability to evaluate these tools and techniques, and to apply them in a variety of situations
    • Demonstrate ability to update his/her knowledge in the area of Interactive Media (Games), both through academic study and professional development
    • Knowledge of the history, traditions, and distinctive character of Interactive Media (Games) and its place in, and potential impact on society
    • Understand social, psychological and ethical issues relating to Interactive Media (Games) and presenting the results to stakeholders
    • Knowledge of applying Interactive Media principles, tools and techniques within complex scientific and industrial fields

    Skills:

    • Demonstrate the ability to apply academic knowledge and relevant results of research and development work to practical and theoretical Interactive Media (Games), and make well-founded, informed and justified decisions and choices
    • Demonstrate ability to reflect upon own academic practice and professional development, identify areas for improvement, and to adapt to future tools, techniques and technology
    • Demonstrate ability to find, evaluate and refer to information and scholarly subject matter and present it in a manner that sheds light on the problem
    • Demonstrate ability to appropriately and effectively create and develop Interactive Media and Games projects in an appropriate multimedia format for each particular challenge
    • Demonstrate ability to select and use the primary tools and techniques to create and develop appropriate and professional work in the field of expertise
    • To critically select and apply a range of analytical and methodological problem solving techniques, based on research, and to be able to interpret the solutions and present results appropriately
    • The ability to identify appropriate stakeholders and communicate, network and collaborate with these stakeholders at an appropriate level

    General Competence:

    • Identify and appropriately act on complex ethical issues arising within academic and professional practice within the specialist field of Interactive Media (Games)
    • Plan, execute and manage a variety of assignments and projects over time, alone or as part of a group, to successful conclusion and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
    • Communicate effectively using appropriate forms of communication electronically, orally and written, being able to present problems, solutions, theories and academic arguments in a professional manner
    • Communicate and exchange opinions, ideas and other subject matters such as theories, problems and solutions, with others with background and/or experience in Interactive Media (Games), through the selection and application of appropriate methods of communication, thereby contributing to the development of good practice within the community of practice
    • Demonstrate the ability for self-reflection as part of a lifelong learning strategy
    • Familiarity with current and new thinking and trends within the field of Interactive Media (Games), and innovations in the field

  • Job Opportunities

    After the study you will have broad expertise in interactive entertainment systems and motion graphics. You will be suitable for work in interactive scripting, game design, game development, illustration, game testing, game production, 2D and 3D teaching, visual teaching, distance learning, and multimedia design.

    The program provides the skills to work in the gaming and animation industry, but also to create a separate institution or prepare a business strategy for a game or animation company.