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Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)
With the growing popularity of PC and console games, graduates from this programme will be well placed to enter one of the most dynamic media industries there is. As a student on the course, you will use state-of-the-art games design and graphics software including Flash, Photoshop and 3DS Max, Maya and Motion Builder.
Designed for committed individuals who have an interest in computer and video games, and their associated technology, this course centres on the acquisition of skills required for creating the digital assets across a variety of styles and platforms. We are looking for applicants with an awareness and enthusiasm for original ideas targeting the future generation of computer games, and an interest in the practical software applications commonly used during games development.
Designed for committed individuals who have an interest in computer and video games, and their associated technology, this course centres on the acquisition of skills required for creating the digital assets across a variety of styles and platforms. We are looking for applicants with an awareness and enthusiasm for original ideas targeting the future generation of computer games, and an interest in the practical software applications commonly used during games development.
Areas of study on this course include:
Year 1
- Game programming
- 3D modelling for games
- Digital image manipulation
- Storyboarding
- Videogames and society
- Game design
Year 2
- 3D animation
- Games engines
- 3D level design
- Browser based games
- Dissertation preparation
Year 3
- Games omnibus exhibition
- Game production management
- Computer games business
- Advanced 3D techniques
- Final year project
Assessment methods are varied and include written and practical assignments, presentations and examinations.
As a BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design graduate you can consider employment in the games development industry or in other creative industries such as advertising, film and web design. You may also wish to continue your studies at Master’s level, to specialist postgraduate design programmes, or alternatively to professional teacher training courses.
Year 1: You will be introduced to the games design concepts used by professional games developers and learn the foundation skills required to design and produce assets used in the industry. You will develop an awareness of games development production processes through practical work-oriented modules such as Game Programming, 3D Modelling for Games, Digital Image Manipulation, and Storyboarding. Theoretical modules such as Videogames and Society, and Games Design enable you to critically examine historical, contemporary and emerging computer games.
Areas of study year 1: Include game programming, 3D modelling for games, digital image manipulation, storyboarding, videogames and society, game design.
Year 2: You will build on the skills developed in the first year to include areas such as games engines, 3D level design and 3D animation. These modules will form the foundation of your game design and 3D modelling skills, enabling you to produce sophisticated and professional results.
Areas of study year 2: Include 3D animation, games engines, 3D level design, browserbased games, dissertation preparation.
You will also develop your skills in a variety of contexts and media for audiences across numerous game genres and technologies related to games design and development practice. Specifically, the Game Engines module will enable you to investigate a variety of game engines and systems used in the creation of an interactive game.
Year 3: This final year of the course brings together all the elements of the previous two years to enable you to focus your research on one particular area of study in order to produce a piece of academic writing that is analytical and critical in its approach. The programme culminates in a final project designed to highlight your key strengths, with a particular focus on innovation, while encouraging creative development in areas of your choice.
Areas of study year 3: Include games omnibus exhibition, game production management, computer games business, advanced 3D techniques, final project.
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- 160 ucas points from either A Levels, BTEC Level 3, Access or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
- GCSE grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Full-time courses
Applications for full-time courses should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), quoting institution code S43 and the UCAS code for your chosen course.
Part-time courses
Applications for all part-time Honours Degree, Foundation Degree, Certificate of Higher Education and Diploma of Higher Education courses at South Essex College should be made directly to the College using the online application form or by completing a paper application form and mailing it to our freepost address:
HE Admissions
South Essex College
Freepost SMU 110
Luker Road
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS1 1BR
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- Venue
- Southend Campus (Luker Road)
- Starts
- Monday, September 30, 2013
- Attendance
- Full time
- Duration
- 3 years
- Provision
- Higher Education
- Course code
- WG24
- Cost
- £7,000
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- Interactive Entertainment
- Undergraduate Qualification
- Computer Games Design BSc (Hons)
- Faculty of Applied of Science & Technology
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