Game Art and Design
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About this course
Designed with computer games experts, this course provides specialist education to help you succeed in this expanding industry. With expectations for realistic and imaginative graphics and play increasing, you’ll learn how to bring your ideas to life to create the next generation of computer games. As well as gaining technical knowledge, you’ll develop your creative flair and professional skills for employment.
You’ll explore the background of gaming and the game creation process, studying different areas such as asset production, game mechanics, aesthetics and engines. Modules will include practical experience in making 3D digital games, written game theory and drawing for games. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain experience through a work placement or industry simulation project, developing your skills working with clients and businesses. Throughout the course you will also explore different gaming categories such as; art attack, concepts and design, technical practice, exploring games, game design live briefs and many more.
You will have access to powerful i7/i9 PC's, NEW RTX3000 series Graphics Cards and 28" 4K monitors along with Industry standard software; Adobe Master Suit, Autodesk 3DSMax, Maya, Unreal Engine 4/5, Cinema 4D, Substance Painter and Pixologic ZBrush, to produce your Game Art and Designs.
The course is suited to a range of students with an interest in Game Design including; Game programmers who will have access and support in Unreal Engine Blueprints , and Game artists accessing an array of 3D specialist software , graphics tablets and 3D printers. Level design, story development and animation are also areas that can be explored during the course.
Our students have the opportunity to progress directly to year 3 at the University of South Wales, on the BA(Hons) Games Art or BA(Hons) Games Design degrees, based at their Atrium campus in Cardiff. Successful students can also go straight in to employment, training or internships, while others may start their own enterprise or go ‘freelance’.
This course is delivered at Creative Arts Academy which is situated a short walk from City Centre campus.
Modules
First year modules:
• Insert Coin to Start (Team Building Starter Game)
• Art Attack (Traditional and Digital Drawing)
• Exploring Games
• Concepts and Design
• Technical Practice
• Let’s Make a Game (Live Project Brief)
Second year modules:
• Expansion Pack
• Further Exploration in Games
• Press Play to Continue
• Professional Practice in Making Games (Live Brief with USW)
Assessment methods
A mix of practical and written assessments, presentations and visual journals
Extra funding
CAVC has a range of bursaries and scholarships that students on undergraduate, higher education programmes can apply for to support their studies. Applicants can find more information by visiting the college website.
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Creative Arts Academy
Creative Industries
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