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Games Design at Futureworks - UCAS

Futureworks

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of Central Lancashire

Games Design

Course summary

Can you see yourself forging a successful career in games design, working on the latest blockbuster from Sony, Warner Brothers or TT Games? That’s what some of our previous graduates have achieved. But to reach those heights, you’ll need to be obsessed with games and the related technologies. You’ll need a passion for building worlds and be fascinated by the way we interact with games. You’ll also have at least one game idea that you’re convinced will change the world. This course will prepare you for a life in games design and along the way, you'll cover every aspect of this fascinating industry. We examine the principles and theory of game design, world building, structure and gameplay, while providing hands on technical skills that will take you through every stage of games design. Do you love games and have a curiosity for the creative and technical decisions that bring them to life? At Futureworks, our games design degree will prepare you for this exciting and fast-moving industry. Our graduates are now working with games developers such as Supermassive Games, Sumo Digital, Rockstar, Rebellion Games, Ubisoft, d3t, Codemasters, Lucid Games, Team17, Cloud Imperium Games to name a few. • Game Mechanics • Scripting • Game History and Theory • 3D Modelling • Creative Workflows • Career Management • Industry Tutors • Small Class Sizes • Broad Career Opportunities • Industry Standard Facilities • Creative Community • Year 1 You will explore modelling, game design principles, game history and context, blueprinting and using a range of software. The year is designed to give you an understanding of a wide range of skills and roles in the games industry, and equip you with the knowledge needed to progress in the industry. • Year 2 Will advance your level of learning on software, modelling, game design, professional practice, and industry standard documentation. While working on a range of assignment briefs, you will be able to experiment with skills and specialisms in projects to be completed individually and as part of a team. • Year 3 Your skills will continue to develop in your third year as you work on two major projects. Your Game proposal will showcase your ability as a game designer, and your honours project will become the centrepiece of your portfolio and should reflect the area of game design you aim to enter in the industry.

Modules

HE Level 4 (Year 1): Introduction to Games Design (40 credits) Creative Thinking (40 credits) Creativity and Context for Games (20 credits) Introduction to 3D Modelling (20 credits) HE Level 5 (Year 2): 3D Modelling (40 credits) Games Development (40 credits) Heading into the Games Industry (20 credits) Games Specialism (20 credits) HE Level 6 (Year 3): Games Proposal (60 credits) Honours Project (60 credits)

Assessment method

We want to do everything we can to prepare you for working within the creative industries, and this is reflected in the way we teach and assess you. The course is mostly coursework based, which means your tutors will be able to give you constant, constructive feedback. Presentation techniques will give you valuable experience of how to present your thoughts and ideas successfully and enthusiastically, so you are better at selling your ideas to prospective employers. The written work is an important part of assessment and will improve your communication skills. A combination of lectures, tutorials, peer reviews, discussions and observations will ensure that you’re industry ready. External trips will present you with a wider range of topics and the opportunity to expand your portfolio, whilst guest speakers will help you to understand the world of games, how it works and how you can make your mark on it.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
WG24
Institution code:
F98
Campus name:
Futureworks (Manchester)
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

We are able to accept applications from students requiring a Student visa. An administration fee of £1500 will be charged on application for applicants who require a Student Visa.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://futureworks.ac.uk/study/school-of-art-and-design/ba-hons-games-design/admissions/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Interviewer - Anna Whitehead (Programme Leader) If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview where you will have the opportunity to talk about your work, influences and interests. Ideal applicants will have a keen interest in art, design, and video games. You are welcome to bring any relevant examples of work with you, if you have them.

Portfolio

You will need to provide a digital portfolio. This could be a link to a website or a PDF document with images of your work. Personal projects are also of interest. You might send through some art/modelling, gameplay gifs, or links to gameplay videos. Any supporting documents such as assignments, research, or modelling inspirations will also be helpful. It's not essential that you've studied games/software already, but if you have had the opportunity, then we'd love to see your work. If you haven't had an opportunity to study game design, then an example of your current school/college work will be ok.


English language requirements

GCSE level 4 & above or equivalent


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
95%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
EU £17000 Year 1
International £17000 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

An administration fee of £1500 will be charged on application for applicants who require a Student Visa.
Games Design at Futureworks - UCAS