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DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
11 Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
NOK 62,000 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* continuous admission |applications are processed in the order they are submitted
** campus kristiansand: 62,000 NOK/semester | online+ oslo/bergen: 55,000 NOK/semester | online: 49,000 NOK/semester
Key Summary
Introduction
This programme will provide you with a diverse range of game design skills and the knowledge needed to succeed in the industry. You will have the opportunity to build a portfolio that opens doors in an exciting and ever-evolving field.
Why Study Interactive Media - Games?
The gaming industry is rapidly growing, with technology expanding into new sectors. This programme teaches you to develop concepts from design to finished product, blending creativity with technology. You’ll learn to design user-friendly interfaces, create 3D assets, and code for both games and films. Additionally, you'll gain skills in character design and game environments.
The programme prepares you for immediate entry into the gaming industry, with a strong portfolio to boost your job prospects upon graduation.
AI in the study programme
How is AI used in the Interactive Media programme?
Artificial intelligence is used in various ways within the Interactive Media discipline, such as in pre-production and prototyping. The use and creation of AI, ranging from simple decision trees to complex behaviour systems, are explored through various game development courses. This integration helps you understand and apply AI in interactive media contexts. AI is also used to provide grammar and spelling assistance to accommodate difficulties with reading and writing.
How is AI being used in the workplace within Interactive Media?
Generative AI, particularly Large Language Models and the stable diffusion model, has had a significant impact on the games and animation industry. AI assistance in coding and aesthetics lowers the barrier to entry for prototyping games, revitalizing projects that might not have started otherwise. The use of AI to clean up animations and create usable 3D models for games and animation are anticipated developments within the industry. AI is already extensively used to reduce render times and create crisper images, allowing artists more time to create and innovate.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financing
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support.
Curriculum
Course structure
Year 1: 60 ECTS
- Problem Based Learning and Research Methodologies (5 ECTS)
- Form and Context (10 ECTS)
- Game Assets 1 (10 ECTS)
- Narrative (10 ECTS)
- Game Play (10 ECTS)
- Level Design (5 ECTS)
- Studio 1 (10 ECTS)
Year 2: 60 ECTS
- Editing (5 ECTS)
- Game Assets 2 (10 ECTS)
- Conceptualisation (10 ECTS)
- Technical Direction (5 ECTS)
- Ludic Studies (10 ECTS)
- Game Assets 3 (10 ECTS)
- Studio 2 (10 ECTS)
Year 3: 60 ECTS
- Design for Interactivity (10 ECTS)
- Procedural Animation (10 ECTS)
- Industry Studies (5 ECTS)
- Bachelor Project (35 ECTS)
Program Outcome
In the first year you will explore the theoretical foundations of visual culture, learning game mechanics, interaction design and communication skills. You will also receive a thorough introduction to the software used in the programme.
The second year focuses on developing skills in methods and processes for designing environments and models. You will also explore coding and interaction physics in game development.
The final year concludes with a bachelor project and provides an opportunity for student exchange.