30Nov
UndergraduateUCEN Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The course covers the core skills and processes required to be considered a practitioner of Game Art & Design and/or Visual Effects, with a primary focus on the ‘3D’ skills required across the fields. The course pyramids learning, with you completing with both strong fundamentals and a specialism that has been influenced and affected by ongoing industry engagement.
Modules
Initially, fundamentals are taught in year 1, with additional scope to allow for independent learning and specialism and industry engagement at the earliest stage. Level 4 – 3D Modelling and Digital Sculpt Texturing and Rendering Animation principles and individual investigation Year 2 moves towards you being able to specialise, where demanded, whilst also being able to learn and possess a broad range of practical skills across the industries. Level 5 – 3D Character animation Game environments and visual scripting Camera tracking and compositing Game asset creation and independent projects Year 3 sees you develop as a specialism within your chosen field, allowing for development of skills and portfolios closer to (or exceeding) industry expectations. Level 6 – Specialist research and investigation Major project development
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- I620
- Institution code:
- M10
- Campus name:
- City Campus Manchester
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applicants applying for entry beyond year 1 will be subject to the Record of Prior Learning (RPL) process to assess suitability.
International applicants
UCEN Manchester is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Additional entry requirements
Other
Applicants from outside the specific subject area may be asked to submit a portfolio demonstrating their suitability for the programme. Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to an interview.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8900 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
UCEN Manchester
Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
Manchester
M11 2WH