Course summary
This course is aimed at people who work or who wish to work in the games industry. Units focus on the creative art and level design elements that are considered fundamental to the games development. When undertaking practical assessments, you are expected to perform to an industry standards and use your own initiative to research required topics. The programme is designed to prepare you for employment in the exciting world of games development and related industries such as visual effects. You will also undertake many industry related enrichment visits such as developer conferences to enhance your learning experience.
Modules
Specialist units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities in games art application and in the creation of your own professional portfolio. They include: • Individual Project (Pearson Set); • Creative Media Industry; • Professional Practice; • Game Development Practises (Game Build 1); • Games in Context (Game Theory); • Game Design (Game Build 2); • Concept Art Development; • 3D Modelling for Games (Asset Creation); and • Field Trips and Networking Expo's. There is also the opportunity for suitable students to undertake a range of live briefs, competitions and work experience with a local games company This is an exciting opportunity to enhance your portfolio and gain creative experience in the development of commercial games and to develop content for VR, Unity, Unreal Engine 4 and the creation of high quality game ready assets.
Assessment method
This is a full-time course over one year. A range of assessment methods including assignments, presentations to industry professionals, course work and live briefs.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
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:
- PP31
- Institution code:
- H54
- Campus name:
- Rochdale Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we do not accept applications from Tier IV international students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
GCSE English Language and mathematics at Grade C/4 or above are required. Functional skills level 2 will also be accepted. Other qualifications that will be considered for entrance include an NVQ level 3, a VRQ level 3 and a UAL Extended Diploma. Mature students are welcome to apply, with no formal qualification, as long as they have a minimum of three years relevant industry experience.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
English language requirements
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above is required to study this course. Functional Skills Level 2 will also be considered
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY