Promotion: Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar has announced an undergraduate course in game design, combining technological and media teaching with creative practices.
The Bachelor of Fine Arts programme in Kinetic Imaging, which Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar (VCUarts Qatar) launched in August, was designed to appeal to students seeking art and design education incorporating emerging technologies.
VCUarts Qatar has launched the Kinetic Imaging undergraduate degree
Based in Doha, the course gives students insight into game design, creative coding, motion graphics, sound design, interaction design, 3D modelling and animation.
It includes a number of elective classes to encourage interdisciplinary learning and give students the opportunity to develop their individual interests. The university is based in Doha, Qatar
The BFA in Kinetic Imaging prepares students for jobs in game design, motion graphics, app design and sound design, as well as artistic careers in the fields of coding, robotics, artificial intelligence, and virtual and augmented reality.
Course chair Levi Hammet explained that jobs in these technology fields increasingly require employees with creative training.
The Kinetic Imaging course aims to combine creative design with the latest technology
"The jobs of the future will require more than just technical skills and training," Hammet said.
"Industries such as game design, app design, and the...