Major

BA Design, Game Design


Play, develop, make your own rules: Your interests revolve around the culture and design of interactive games. Study the creative use of digital media and acquire the conceptual, design and technological know-how needed to develop video games.
 


  • Course commencement

    Autumn semester

  • Deadline for applications

    26 January 2026

  • Standard period of study

    6 semesters

  • Coursework Major / BA

    150 / 180 credits

  • Teaching language

    German

  • Tuition fee per semester CH / non CH

    CHF 720 / CHF 1220


Programme



Subject area

Game Design focuses on the culture and design of interactive games. In numerous study and research projects, the subject area also cooperates with renowned international partners from both business and academia. For further information visit the website of the professional community.


Major-Minor Programme Model

At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.


Possible minors for this major


Continuing Education

ZHdK’s Continuing Education Centre offers - in close collaboration with the Subject Area Game Design - the one-semester CAS Games & Play in Virtual Spaces. This course provides an introduction to game design and to the use of virtual spaces. Its focus is both on conceptional and technological questions and on creative implementation. Using their own prototypes as a basis, participants discuss gaming experiences, implementation strategies and design with fellow students and mentors from teaching and practice.

The course is aimed at people from different professions with experience in technical, visual, musical and narrative fields or with basic knowledge in game design.

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