UCAS Code : G470 BA/CGD
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The development of computer games in recent years has become extensive and of increasing sophistication. This degree provides a comprehensive program of study in the design and development of computer games and related interactive entertainment software.
The course is aimed at the conceptual, story, character and visual design of computer games. In the first year, students cover the fundamental disciplines of drawing, design, computer games history and professional issues. In the second and final years, modules include in depth coverage of games design and production, the synthesis of art and technology that is the essence of a computer game, games interface design and then future of computer games development. Also, in the final year, students have the opportunity to work on larger computer games projects, including working with fellow artists and designers and with games programmers. This in preparation for the practical realities of the computer games industry.
Due to the specialist nature of this degree, Graduates would be expected to be chiefly focused on a career in the games industry. Though generic skills provided by the course open up numerous other career paths. Students may choose to spend their third year on placement in industry.
Students may choose to spend a year in industry after their second year or opt to continue immediately with their final year options.
Full time undergraduate degrees are taught over three years at the university, plus perhaps, a "sandwich" year in industry after the second year.
These are the modules you could expect to study on this course. The modules you can choose in your Second and Final years will depend on those you have studied in preceeding years. Also, some second and final year modules may be changed or restructured in order to keep the course up to date with latest trends in the industry.
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