Program details
Target group: The Postgraduate Diploma programme in Technical Art for Games is designed to equip participants with advanced technical and artistic competencies required in modern AAA game production. The curriculum focuses on technical art pipelines, procedural content creation, real-time graphics, performance optimization, and workflow automation within game engines.
Participants will develop strong scripting and technical problem-solving skills, and gain hands-on experience in building tools, shaders, procedural systems, and optimized content for real-time environments using industry-standard DCC tools and game engines. The programme emphasises practical, project-based learning through cross-disciplinary collaboration, enabling students to build a professional technical art portfolio during their studies.
In addition to technical production skills, the programme includes training in performance profiling, publishing processes, and analytics — offering a comprehensive foundation for future employment as Technical Artists, Technical Environment Artists, or pipeline specialists in the game industry.
- ECTS Credit value: 60 credits, an additional 30 credit units will be required if the applicant's Bachelor’s Degree consists of 3 years of study (equivalent to 180 ECTS credits).
- Accreditation (EQF Level): 7
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration of implementation: 12 months full-time for 60 ECTS (18 months for 60+30 ECTS)
- Mode of delivery: On-campus in Finland
- Start of studies: One (1) designated semester entry point: January 2027
- Group size: Maximum 30 students (minimum of 20 students required to start the programme)
Eligibility criteria
Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Education Degree (equivalent at least to EQF Level 6): minimum of 3 years of full-time studies (180/240 ECTS) including a minimum of 40 ECTS credits in higher education studies within the field of technology. Relevant fields may include, for example, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Software Development.
Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience acquired after completing a Bachelor's degree.
English Language Proficiency: Skills equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.5. No formal certificate is required, as proficiency will be assessed during the online interview.
Curriculum 60 ECTS
The Curriculum contains the following topics. Metropolia reserves the right to modify the curriculum.
- Game Development Pipelines and Workflows
- Advanced Game Graphics & Shading
- Scripting for Technical Artists
- Proceduralism for 2D and 3D
- Data Structures for Real-Time Systems
- 3D Character Technical Implementation
- Real-time VFX for Technical Artists
- AI-Powered Workflow Automation
- Performance, Profiling and Publishing Games
- Technical Art Portfolio Projects 1&2
Fee
Fee for PDG in Technical Art for Games is 11.900,00 € (VAT 25.5 % incl.)
How to apply
You can apply for the Postgraduate Diploma programme in one of two ways:
1. Direct Individual Application
Apply directly as an individual student by filling in the application form below.
Note that the €11,900 fee for direct applicants covers only the program fee and does not include any assisting services related to e.g. immigration process.
Application form of Postgraduate Diploma in Technical Art for Games
2. Application through a Collaborating Company
Alternatively, you can apply through any of the trusted collaborating companies listed below. Please note that their pricing might differ from Metropolia’s standard fee, as it usually includes additional services provided by these companies. Fees may also vary depending on the company you select. Please contact the companies for any further information.
Collaborating companies
FinnishLine EduGrowth
Better Choice Migration
Edtrive Global Learning
Admission period
16 March - 31 May 2026
Admission documents
- Copy of your Bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in English (official translation)
- Copy of the Transcript of Records in English (official translation)
- Copy of the passport
Eligible applicants are invited to the online interview.
Eligibility for Master’s Degree programme in Information Technology
Students have to meet the entry requirements of the respective programme. Up to 30 ECTS of the studies in the Diploma Programme are accreditable towards Master’s Degree.
Contact Information
globallearningsolutions [at] metropolia.fi (globallearningsolutions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)