Digital Media & Games Design (subject to change on revalidation)

UCAS code: WG24

Here's what Heart of Worcestershire College says about its Digital Media & Games Design (subject to change on revalidation) course.

The Digital Media and Games Design industries are both rapidly expanding and increasing in use and popularity. From the prominence of mobile applications to the continued recognition of PC and console gaming, media and visual design. Courses in this sector have never been so relevant and in demand.

This course will provide you with a broad understanding and knowledge of games and digital media design. A range of technical and methodological skills necessary to analyse, design and implement the development of these media will be delivered on the course. 3D modelling and the use of game engines is one of the main focuses of the course and will give students the ability to be proficient with these tools.

Modules on the course are structured to allow a progressive learning curve using iterations for visual design and idea generation for product prototypes and full games. In order to aid your development, the course has a range of specialist equipment and software such as motion capture and virtual reality to help bring your ideas to life. There is also a good opportunity to aid with teamwork and employability skills with real world clients.

Please note that a smartphone will be required to complete multifactor log-in for assessment submission.

Year 1

• Interaction in Games
• Games Structures
• Game Modelling
• Graphic Design
• Working to a Client Brief
• Digital Animation and Video Production

Year 2

• Group Project
• Pitch and Development
• Emerging Technologies
• Game Production
• Character Modelling
• Advanced Modelling for Games

Assessment methods include: written assessments, presentations, projects and practical activities. The Games Design teaching team is made up of experienced vocational staff with several years’ experience of teaching at undergraduate level. All team members have relevant teaching qualifications which arm them with the skills to share their first-hand knowledge and expertise with students.