Course Overview
If you’re passionate about games and ready to join the industry, this course is made for you. Channel your creativity and entrepreneurial drive while adopting professional practices in both your attitude and projects. Let your enthusiasm guide you as you transform your gaming visions into reality. This course will help you gain the technical skills to bring your ideas to life and create the next generation of computer games art and games design.
… You’re creative
… You have a keen interest in gaming and games design
… You’re hardworking and motivated
The gamers of today expect realistic and imaginative 2D/3D game development and game art. You’ll look at the background of gaming and study different aspects impacting game play, including concepts, design and application. As well as gaining technical knowledge, you’ll be encouraged to develop your creative flair and professional skills to give you the best chance of success in the computer games market. This course is being developed with computer games experts to provide specialist training for the industry.
During this course you will study the following modules: –
Year 1
- Insert Coin to Start
- Concepts & Design
- Art Attack
- Technical Practice
- Let’s Make a Game!
- Exploring Games
Year 2
- Expansion Pack
- Further Exploration in Games
- Press Play to Continue
- Professional Practice in Making Games
On completion of the foundation degree, there’ll be an opportunity to progress on to the BA(Hons) Game Art, where you’ll have the chance to develop your skills further in a specific area.
Each application will be considered on an individual basis.
Generally, applicants aged 18-21 years should have a minimum of 3 GCSEs (grade C or above) which include English or Welsh, Mathematics or a Science subject. As well as a L3 qual such as a BTEC National Diploma or A levels that are equivalent or higher than 48 UCAS points.
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Mature students (aged 21+) are welcomed, and applications will be dealt with on an individual basis. Whilst no formal qualifications are required, an interest in the subject and a committed desire to learn is essential.
Applicants may be asked to attend an interview, take part in a workshop session, or present a portfolio of work as part of the selection process.
This course is franchised by the University of South Wales.
The UCAS code is: 8C27
