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Cologne Game Lab

CGL promotes the research & development of interactive content and offers study programs in the fiel

CGL is an institute of the faculty of cultural sciences at the TH Koeln (University of Applied Sciences).

19/03/2026

Apply now for our artistic-scientific postgraduate course 3D Animation for Film & Games! The Master’s program is aimed at media professionals from the fields of , , , , etc. who wish to expand their skills in animation and explore the intersection between film and games that has been opened up by technological innovation.

The application phase to the shared program of the and Cologne Game Lab of the is now open until March 31, 2026. Find out about the whole process and the application task (Link in Bio).

11/03/2026

First Steps, Bold Ideas

Here’s one gem from last semester: The very first cohort of our BA Digital Games program recently completed their inaugural Collaborative Projects — and the results already show impressive creativity, playful mechanics, and bold ideas.

Bouncy Pals is a physics-based 3rd-person racing platformer set in a colorful circus world. Choose your favorite animal character, bounce through hoops, dodge slapstick hazards, and race to the finish line. With momentum-driven movement, every landing is a gamble and every collision a comedy.

Team Hasan Taner (Game Design) Valeriia Gibert (Game Art) Parimah Ejresh (Game Art) Mehdi Parvan (Game Programming)

Applications for the BA Digital Games are currently open. More info via the link in bio.

05/03/2026

How does architecture influence how safe a game world feels?

This master’s thesis from our M.A. Digital Games explores how vernacular architecture and insights from neuroarchitecture can shape emotional responses in virtual environments.

The project investigates how architectural elements affect brain activity, mood, and the perception of safety and community in game spaces.
To test the concept, a first-person walkable village was created in Unreal Engine, inspired by Indonesian and Malaysian architectural traditions. The environment features two interactive houses with a hot spring, spa, apothecary, dining area, and inn, designed as a vertical slice for a potential game level.

Applications for our study programs are open until 31 March. More information in the link in bio

04/03/2026

The application portal for our Master’s program ‘3D Animation for Films & Games’ is now open!

A good reason to show you what some of our current students and are up to. In their coop-game » .game « for up to 4 players you have to rebuild theater stages with physics-based props. Together as a team you need to coordinate movements, react to unexpected events, communicate via proximity voice chat and improvise together to master the chaos!

The game received funding from the .

A demo of the game will be released soon - you can already have a look at it here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3534100/Staged/

25/02/2026

What’s one thing from the MA GDR you’ll carry into the future?

In this clip, Pragya Mukherjee ( ) shares how the Games and Media Studies courses — and the theoretical foundations of games — continue to shape her thinking and creative practice today.
Curious to learn more about the MA Game Development & Research?

Applications are open.�InfoHour today, Feb 25 | 7:00 pm (CET) via Zoom

20/02/2026

Thinking about applying for the MA Game Development & Research?

In this clip, our alumni share their advice for future students. They talk about the holistic approach of the program, why it’s ideal for generalists, and how it supports those who want to found their own game studio.

If you’re looking for a Master’s program that combines critical thinking, hands-on development, and entrepreneurial spirit — this might be for you.

Applications are open.
Join our InfoHour this Wednesday to learn more.
Details & registration via link in bio

18/02/2026

What can your career look like after the M.A. Game Development & Research at CGL?

From founding an indie studio supported by our incubator Game Starter Foundry (), to working at on Rainbow Six Siege, to shaping a Master’s thesis with a clear career vision — our alumni and current students share their journeys, insights, and advice.

They talk about their path into the games industry, what they learned at CGL, and why Cologne & NRW are such a strong hub for game development.

The application phase for the MA GDR is now open. Learn more & apply — link in bio.

03/02/2026

shares some insights into his award-winning master project Fake News, in which a plant lives a peaceful life on a balcony above the streets. Until one day, its owner starts following fake news on how to treat plants....

In the making-of clips David is showing how he achieved the short film’s look in Blender, how he kept the project on track, and how the project evolved through its different stages.
Two MA3D alumni were also part of the team: .srinivasan, who graduated with his animation work on the short film, and , who contributed as an animator.

Consider our M.A. program in 3D Animation for Film & Games, a collaboration between the and the Cologne Game Lab of Köln. Applications are open until March 31, 2026.

(CC) Blender Foundation | studio.blender.org

30/01/2026

The first CGL Open Lab will happen on the 04.02.!
Come by, enjoy some drinks and snacks, and play the amazing games made by our students!

04.02.2026
Doors Open at 18:00
Schanzenstraße 28, 51063 Cologne

12/12/2025

As the proud Alma Mater of games, we send our heartfelt congratulations once again for their incredible three-win success at the .
Tiny Bookshop continues to inspire – and so do you.

Adresse

Technische Hochschule Köln, SchanzenStr. 28
Cologne
51063

Telefon

+4922182754058

Webseite

http://www.colognegamelab.de/

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