Course summary
Would you like a challenging career working within the games industry? The games industry is now a multi-billion-pound industry, worldwide. To cope with this growing demand, the industry needs increasing numbers of Artists, Developers and a number of other exciting specialist roles. This course prepares you to become one of those specialists, and allows you to fulfil a number of roles in this varied sector. Throughout the course you will benefit from an outstanding learning environment, with state-of-the-art technology, open access computer facilities and excellent tutor support. This course provides you knowledge and practical skills across a range of areas. It is suitable if you have studied at Level 3 (or equivalent) and would like to progress into a number of career paths including 3D artist, architectural visualisation, games developer. The course gives a firm understanding of many core areas of games development, including 3D modelling, animation, audio, programming and user interface design. As well as the broad base of knowledge, you will gain professional skills that are vital to your career development, such as teamwork and problem-solving. You will develop an innovative, multi-skilled and flexible approach to your work, as well possessing a wealth of technical expertise. Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is a member of the PlayStation®First Academic Programme run by Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe (SIEE), which provides access to professional development hardware and software tools for both staff and students.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) Environment Art Fundamentals Game Design Principles Gameplay Research Group Production Introduction to 3D Modelling Introduction to 3D Animation Introduction to Games Development Player Experience Year 2 (Level 5) Art of Lighting Character Design Games Development Games Industry Research Project Methodology Driven Project Mixed Platform Development Prop Design Texture Design and Application
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
GCSE passes at Grade C or above (or Key Skill equivalent) in Mathematics, Welsh (first language)/English and Science If you do not have the above qualifications you may be considered on an individual basis through a demonstration of relevant experience, potential and motivation Students with relevant equivalent overseas qualifications will be considered It is possible for experienced practitioners to enter the programme with NVQ 3 qualifications.
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Additional entry requirements
Other
Important Entry Requirement & Application Update College is still accepting online applications for courses starting in September 2020. Interviews: Interviews are cancelled to help to limit social contact during this time. Instead, you will be invited to a college welcome event to meet the tutors before the start of the course. If you do not meet the entry criteria you will have the opportunity to discuss an alternative programme during this event.
Interview
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £2700 | Year 1 |
England | £2700 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2700 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2700 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2700 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £2700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Grwp Llandrillo Menai
Llandudno Road
Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay
LL28 4HZ