Design
At Xamk, you can build your career in the creative industries through Game Design and Game Art Bachelor’s degree programmes — and take your expertise further with the Master’s degree programme in Virtual Production, focusing on cutting-edge digital production methods and immersive technologies.
Degrees titles
Bachelor of Culture and Arts
Master of Culture and Arts
All for the future
Seeking your first higher education degree?
Aiming for a master’s degree?
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Why choose Xamk?
Excellent degree programmes with working life orientation
Excellent degree programmes with working life orientation
Studies at a university of applied sciences (UAS) focus on professional and practical know-how and skills. The practical experience provided by UAS studies is highly appreciated in many jobs and duties.
We support your well-being
We support your well-being
At Xamk, we will do our best to create an inspirational learning environment and support our students. Therefore, we have created services, which will help our students not only enjoy their studies, but also their lives in Finland!
An active environment
An active environment
We have lots of ideal projects and an active environment to participate and develop. Student projects are typically part of a specific course.
Projects facilitate an exchange of skills and know-how: students obtains from the employer valuable information about current real-life needs and problems.
Design for the Game Industry
At Xamk, design is hands-on and project-based. You will learn by creating real game concepts, prototypes and visual content while working both independently and as part of a team.
Design studies at Xamk are practical. You will work on real-world assignments, develop game concepts and build a professional portfolio throughout your studies.
Collaboration is an essential part of the learning experience. Many projects bring together students from different roles, simulating real game development teams.
Game Design is about creating interactive experiences: gameplay mechanics, narratives and player engagement. You’ll learn how to design games that are engaging, meaningful and playable. You will develop skills in gameplay design, storytelling, systems thinking and user experience, while working with industry-relevant tools and methods.
Game Art focuses on the visual side of games, including characters, environments and visual storytelling. You get to develop your artistic skills for the game industry. You will learn character design, environment art, 3D modelling and visual storytelling, combining creativity with technical expertise.
4 Reasons to Study Design
Practical, Hands-on Learning
Collaboration Across Disciplines
International Study Environment
Skills for a Rapidly Growing Global Industry
Study Design at Xamk
Master’s degree programme in Virtual Production
The Master’s degree programme in Virtual Production at Xamk is designed to develop advanced expertise in combining creative design, storytelling and emerging digital technologies. The programme focuses on modern production environments where real-time technologies, virtual environments and immersive media play a central role.
You will gain a deep understanding of virtual production workflows, including real-time rendering, digital content creation and the integration of different production methods. The studies support the development of both creative and technical competences needed in rapidly evolving creative industries.
You will get to work with the cutting-edge technology available at the Meduusa Studio on the Kouvola campus.
Students benefit from a collaborative and international learning environment, working on practical projects that reflect real-world production processes. The programme emphasises hands-on learning, enabling you to apply your skills in authentic creative contexts and multidisciplinary teams.
Master’s degrees at Xamk are completed within the Xamk Master School, a shared learning community for Master’s students. Master School supports your professional development, helps you build networks and enables you to tailor your studies to support your career goals.
Bachelor and Master’s Degree Programmes in Design
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Art
Bachelor of Culture and Arts, Game Design
Virtual Production
Study at Xamk Pulse
You can also study at the Open University of Applied Sciences, by taking individual courses in the field.
Xamk Pulse Open UAS also offers larger modules to enhance or deepen your expertise. Most studies are conducted online, allowing you to study wherever and whenever you want, even while working.
Student stories and articles
Norowareta Game Trailer – Bringing Ideas to Life with Virtual Production
Employers value international degree certificates!
I found my career path in Finland
A new adventure of life!
Six journeys towards a more equal game industry
Contact Admission Services
Xamk’s Admissions Services primarily assists with matters related to applying for degree studies. You can contact us by phone or through our online form.
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Degree education in Finnish:
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