Course summary
TEF Bronze
University of Cumbria has opted into the TEF and received a Bronze award.
Would you love to create the video games you play? Well, bring your fascination and creativity to this course and we’ll enable you to develop your skills to turn your ideas into exciting new games. Right from the off, you’ll be designing, developing and creating new game experiences to create a portfolio that you can hand to future employers. This is not a programming course; it is all about the art and design work related to video games. So, you’ll learn all about art and design work related to video games making you proficient creating storyboarded concepts and turning them into playable prototypes (both 2D and 3D). Why Choose University of Cumbria Our aim is to see you graduate as a highly-skilled and technical artist that this growing and competitive industry expects of you. This is not a programming course, it is all about the art and design work related to video games.
- 75% of your studies will be designing, developing and creating practically, so you’ll have every opportunity to create a brimming portfolio of quality and playable games
- Use the 3D and games engine software you will use in the professional industry
- Tutors are active professionals in the gaming industry and you will benefit from their invaluable first-hand experience
- Study on a dedicated arts campus, mixing with other creative minds, including actors and writers, who you’ll be able to work alongside on projects
- Learn entrepreneurial skills to enable you to market yourself and work as a freelance games designer
- Develop a wide-range of essential skills including drawing, 3D modelling, texturing and animation
- The 3D models that you create can be used in games, films, adverts and TV shows, even in 3D printing and prototyping
- Develop your own personal iconography
- Your digital skills will be transferrable to other careers, including film and television
- Close support from tutors, who will guide you through your studies
Course details
Modules
Proposed; Visualisation: Drawing and Concept Art 1 3D Modelling for Games History, Analysis and Sociology of Games 3D Texturing, Lighting and Modeling for Games Concept to Prototype Narrative in Games Sculpture for Character Design Visualisation: Drawing and Concept Art for Games Design Advanced 3D Techniques 3D Games Production Art and Popular Culture Developing For the Mobile Environment Final Project – Games Level Design
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | W282 |
|---|---|
| Institution code | C99 |
| Campus name | Carlisle - Brampton Road |
| Campus code | B |
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £10500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
Provider information
University of Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH
Clearing contact details
Clearing Call Centre
08081 787 373
Course contact details
Visit our course pageUniversity of Cumbria
0845 606 1144
01524 384567