Course summary
The casual game market has expanded enormously, helped by the increasing number and power of mobile devices and integration with next gen consoles. Casual games platforms, new funding models, new development tools, and an ever-expanding marketplace means there is huge potential for students wishing to set up as independent games developers or take the next steps towards pursuing employment within the games industry. FdA Indie Games has been designed to allow you to build video games from initial inception all the way through to published content giving you valuable experience in a large variety of methods and techniques that will allow you to fully realise your creative ideas and launch them on a variety of platforms utilising industry standard techniques and technologies.
Modules
Modules include: Year 1 (Level 4) • Game Design 1 • Game Programming • Games Industry Analysis • User Experience Design • Asset Creation • Game Prototyping Year 2 (Level 5) • Game Production 1 • Game Production 2 • Game Design 2 • User Experience Creation • Learning Contracts • Post Production & Publishing
Assessment method
FdA Indie Games Development develops your ability to design and develop video game content. You will concentrate on the main areas of game design, game production, game art and game programming which will provide you with practical experience of the roles and responsibilities required to make a successful independent game development team. Throughout the course you will be expected to study a range of research, design and production techniques, with the focus on producing a range of functional prototypes and complete independent games using industry standard software.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- IGD2
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Wakefield College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6950 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6950 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6950 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6950 | Year 1 |
EU | £9500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Margaret Street
Wakefield
WF1 2DH