Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This Advanced Games Production and Design course will provide you with the skills required to turn pen and paper game designs into fully functional interactive products. Using industry-standard tools, theory, techniques and cutting-edge technology you can bring your ideas to life and then test them out online with the gaming community.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Game Development Practices
Games in Context
Game Design
Creative Media Industry
Professional Practice
Audio Practices
Principles of Animation
Individual Project
YEAR 2
Advanced Game Development Studies
Advanced 3D Modelling
Narrative
Personal Professional Development
Environment & Level Design
Collaborative Project
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
Career Progression
Many graduates have gained employment in world-class companies, while others have established companies of their own. This course is also a pathway to the BA (Hons) in Games Visual Media.