Game Studies and Research in Aalto ARTS

@aalto.fi Miikka Junnila

Game studies in Aalto ARTS Media Lab

• Two-year MA programme focusing in Game Design and Production

• A unique possibility for learning game design and production skills while building theoretical and conceptual understanding on games

• Project-oriented, multidisciplinary, international • Around 15 game courses

– Lots of visiting teachers from the industry

• Also courses from related fields such as 3D animation, interactive storytelling, interaction design and sound design

Game trailers

• http://vimeo.com/71886498

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnjRxVl8Hns • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BVltlgAqJc • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hslfYQ4z8pI

• Already before Aalto, Media Lab has provided the Finnish game industry with professionals

Game Research • Gameplay innovation through technical innovation • Novel creativity tools to save time and create fresh

aesthetic • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9tJipmQqF8

Thank you! For more information, come talk to me or send some

email to miikka.junnila@aalto.fi

Minor subject studies

• Network, deepen your skills and get a game into your portfolio

• Special module for media technology students

• Also, ARTS minor subject for any students with passion and relevant skills from any school of Aalto

Games Now! –course series

• International and national speakers addressing the hot topics of the changing industry

• Lectures once a month + workshops, starting next autumn

• Meant for students and industry professionals alike

• Stay tuned for more info!

Education