Gaming and multimedia have assumed an important place in our society, giving rise to a booming industry with turnovers exceeding those of the movie industry and generating leaps in computer software and hardware development.?
In the research programme of gaming and simulation, you will explore:
- Modelling virtual worlds
- Creating character animation?and behavior
- Generating effective scenarios
- Building multi-sensory interfaces
Drama, Style and Emotions
The Master?s programme in ?offered by??also incorporates such aspects as drama, style, and emotions, with a focus on the technical aspects.?Simulating the physics, biology, and psychology of the real world and bringing it to life in multi-sensory simulations are major challenges you will explore in our dynamic?programme.
New types of games and hardware reach the market regularly. Moreover, there is increasing recognition of the value of games as an educational tool and the integration of multimedia tools into everyday life is continuing. This creates fertile grounds for those with an advanced degree in the area of Game and Media Technology.
Careers
The gaming industry has undergone rapid development in the past decades and now generates turnover that exceeds that of the entertainment and movie industry. Needless to say, the industry requires many savvy employees with high-level degrees in gaming and multimedia.?
In addition, the potential of games as an educational tool is increasingly recognised, giving rise to new market opportunities. The rapid development of the computer sciences and computer hardware ? including new gaming media such as mobile phones ? drives the constant need for up-to-date professionals.
