Why choose this course?
This course focuses on the design skills necessary for the field of game development. You will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team. Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 5 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal Engine 5 and Maya. You will also have access to our new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality. There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly through the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons. With a professional presence, portfolio and a range of skills, you will be ready to impress potential employers.
This course has been developed in consultation with our industry panel, and we are an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. We are also an active member of TIGA, the games industry's representative body.
This course has been designed to utilise the best digital media expertise and resources from across the University, and will prepare you for employment in the digital media industry, where teams of specialists work together to develop and author innovative digital media projects.
What you will study
You will design and create computer games, alone and in teams, using industry-standard production management tools and techniques that stimulate a professional environment of collaboration to deliver a product on time. You will also develop vertical-slice prototypes using new technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, and will learn how to present yourself to potential employers through your professional presence and portfolio.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
For a student to go on placement they are required to pass every module first time with no reassessments. It is the responsibility of individual students to find a suitable paid placement. Students will be supported by our dedicated placement team in securing this opportunity.
After you graduate
You will be well suited for roles such as games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience.
*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.
16 Setembro 2024, 6 Janeiro 2025
Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
London,
KT1 2EE, England
*O preço é estimado e tem caráter informativo, por favor, verifique esta informação com a instituição.
16 Setembro 2024, 6 Janeiro 2025
Penrhyn Road Campus
Penrhyn Road,
Kingston upon Thames,
London,
KT1 2EE, England
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