Computer Games Design (with a foundation year) - Staffordshire University London
Staffordshire University
UCAS Code: I734 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Staffordshire University brings a fresh approach to education at its new Digital Institute London. Brand new for September 2019 the Institute is based at Here East, right at the heart of the Olympic Park in London. You will be taught in new open plan learning spaces with the best in new technology and have access to social spaces for industry networking to set you up for the best start.
Here East is home to a variety of communications, broadcasting and technological businesses and the metropolis of central London just a tube ride away, meaning the possibilities for social and professional development are endless.
On the course you’ll develop your skills by using industry standard software and hardware such as Adobe Creative Cloud, 3DS Max and the Unreal game engine. Using professional techniques acquired through lectures, tutorials, seminars, and industry workshops, you will develop a portfolio of industry standard work.
In Year 1 you’ll learn about level development pipelines and games mechanics design and implementation. You’ll cover 3D modelling skills and develop an understanding of 3D games engines.
In your second year, you'll work on a group project as a junior member of a development team. You will specialise as a game designer through modules covering advanced game engines, scripting and UI design.
Your third year will see you become a senior member of the collaborative development team. Finalising your skillset and portfolio through individual projects and games production modules. Representatives from games companies come to the University for development and training, providing you with excellent opportunities to network with industry professionals and potential employers.
*You’ll study your first year at the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London at their Tottenham campus and on successful completion you will continue your studies at Staffordshire University London at the Digital Institute based in Here East. High levels of tutor support and guidance will prepare you for degree level study. *
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design.
Modules
Foundation Year: Compulsory modules - Games Design Foundations; Games Engine Foundations; Introduction into Games Scholarship; Introduction to Collaborative Enterprise; Programming Foundations.
Year 1: Compulsory modules - 3D Game Props: Pipeline and Production; Introduction to Asset Creation; Introduction to Games Animation; Introduction to Games Design; Mechanics Prototyping; Project Management for Games Design.
Year 2: Compulsory modules - Junior Collaborative Games Development; 2D Games Creation; Gameplay and Quest Design; System Design for Games. Optional modules will make up the remaining credits
Year 3: Compulsory modules - Games Development Project; Senior Collaborative Games Development. Optional modules will make up the remaining credits
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The Uni
The College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London (Capital City College Group)
Computing and Digital Technologies
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