This degree focuses on the creative design and development of content suitable for a computer gaming environment.

You'll address both animation concepts and creative design within the development of computer games. You will design, create, and texture 3D models, and develop the professional skills used in a typical computer game development studio, using industry-standard software, motion-capture software and hardware. A combination of 3D and 2D tools and techniques such as texturing, motion capture, scripting and gain understanding of games production and marketing.

Normally you will study up to three modules which will enhance your skills in 3D modelling, drawing and digital imagery. You will gain deeper experience of complex multi-layered 3D animations, and develop your understanding and experience of research and collaborative working. The final part will be devoted to your individual project.

Course Structure and Content

All courses start in the September of each year, and the year is divided into two parts.

The taught part has 6 modules, each worth 20 credits, delivered between September and May. The second part is where you undertake an individual project of research and development. This is assessed at the end of the year (September) by a presentation and written dissertation, and is worth 60 credits.

If you do not wish to complete all the taught modules or project, there are three intermediate awards you can achieve instead of the full award of MA.

Funding and Fees

Details can be found on the University website.

Assessment Methods

The modules comprising this degree are assessed by In Course Assessment. Some modules may require students to work in groups.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have one of the following:

1. BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) degree, first or second class, including experience of 3d animation software; or
2. equivalent qualifications, for example, mature applicants who have appropriate professional experience.

All applicants may be expected to submit a portfolio of their creative work with their application.

Overseas applicants whose first language is not English are also expected to provide evidence of their English Language ability, such as an IELTS score of at least 6.0. Details of these requirements can be found on the university web site.

Further Information

If you would like to discuss the course further, please contact the Course Leader

Ellie Serafin
School of Computing
University of Teesside
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BA

Email: h.serafin@tees.ac.uk
Phone: 01642 342632

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