COURSE STRUCTURE
Our course has been specially designed in collaboration with industry and Higher Education. It is structured to inform and expand your game discipline skills and to support your confidence and development with each year of progression.
INTRODUCTION TO GAMES DESIGN
- Development of game structures
- Evaluate traditional game formats & contemporary computer games
- Engage in game exercises
- Examine the role of gaming within todays society
- Challenge and assess attitudes to design
GAME STRUCTURES
- Introduce formal concepts related to the structures of games and play
- Develop students understanding of the development of games in relation to established theory and practice
- Demonstrate how elements of games can be adopted, adapted and created to develop innovative new play situations
3D MODELLING & DIGITAL ART FOR GAMES
- 3D Modelling
- Digital painting
- Follow, practice and develop design processes
- Explore a range of idea generation and visualisation techniques
- Develop production skills and techniques
CREATIVITY AND CONTEXT FOR GAMES
- Introduction to design theory and practice
- Develop research and critical analysis skills
- Engage in collaborative and shared learning
- Research informed practical work undertaken
- Recognise the value of self-development in Higher Education study and professional practice
GAME DEVELOPMENT
- Explore game ideas through practice
- Develop 2D & 3D digital gameplay knowledge
- Foster group debate
- Test students ability in analysing findings
GAME LOOPS
- Identify the 3Cs : Characters, Camera and Controls and their relationship in games
- Explore outcomes of changing certain variables and the impact it has on gameplay
- Create documentation and prototypes that demonstrate and creatively explore the 3Cs
REALISING GAME ENGINE POTENTIAL
- Expand capabilities of working with a contemporary game engine
- Explore how the engine is used to generate specific outcomes
- Understand scene compositions
- Develop presentation skills
HEADING INTO THE GAMES INDUSTRY
- Research work of professional game artists and designers
- Develop layout and presentation skills showcasing portfolio ready game assets and designs
- Engage with industry practitioners and develop networking opportunities
GAMES PROPOSAL
- Analyse experiences and findings; translate these into new forms of game ideas
- Consolidate a distinctive, innovative and personal approach to games design and associated products
- Apply and expand cultural awareness to working practice
HONOURS
- Draw together specialist and supporting studies into a coherent integrated project based upon a major theme
- Students are required to display analytical and creative skills which demonstrate an independent level of learning appropriate to final degree project work
We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement. General studies accepted.
UCAS: 96 points at A2
BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM
BTEC Diploma: DD
PASS ACCESS COURSE: 96 UCAS Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects
T Level: P (C+)
IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
At the University of Central Lancashire we are committed to helping you lay the foundations for Degree success. If your qualifications do not meet the current admission requirements for the Honours Degree Games Design programme then Foundation Entry could be the pathway for you.
