GAMES

Come and learn all the key aspects of games development, game programming and game design from lecturers with more than 20 years’ experience in the industry!

This award-winning, innovative course will give you the sought-after practical experience of working creatively and collaboratively at the forefront of tech advances. Real-world application of your skills is essential – and you’ll have the opportunity to work with external clients and game publishers such as Bethesda and Ubisoft.

You will design and prototype your own games, pitch games and develop skills in digital asset creation, wire-framing, and 3D modelling. You will also learn the core theories, concepts and methods of analysis of games which will help you create games that are based on a rich foundation of knowledge.

By the end of the course you will have a comprehensive portfolio and a range of skills sought after by the games industry in areas such as: game design, game production, game art, game development, game analysis, and game research, as well as giving you transferable skills that are relevant to broader fields.

UEL run two games courses, subtly different but both sharing the same focus on designing games and game play. Their course will equip you for a role in the expanding games industry.

Hear from David Dorrington from UEL about their Game Development and Game Design Courses. If you are thinking of starting a course in Game design or development then watch this video to get a better understanding of whether or not a course like that might be for you. For more information check UEL games social networks.

If your ambition is to make games, then this course, run 
in conjunction with creative industry leaders taught from our ACM London and Guildford Campuses, builds the skills you need to fulfil that dream and carve out a career in gaming.

Whether you want to be a programmer, a designer, an artist, or sound designer, you can put your knowledge into practice with your fellow students, supported by tutors who are working at the heart of the gaming industry.

This course covers the theory, practice and application of computer game development. You will learn industry standard development tools and will explore specialist areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the economic and social impact of games.

They encourage a highly practical approach to games and game asset development, so during the course you will be able to create a portfolio of your work. This will be showcased online and you can share it with future employers to demonstrate your talent and experience.

Use engines like Unity and UnrealEngine to develop games for various platforms and gain first-hand industry experience on live projects through their in-house studio, PlayWest.

BSc(Hons) Games Technology gives you a foundation in problem solving, programming (using C++) and software design for the entertainment industry. Explore artificial intelligence, 3D environments, virtual reality (VR) and effective software design for games.

On Games Art, design stunning characters and immersive worlds for computer games that you and others would love to play. Learn how to turn your imagination and creativity into visually appealing interactive experiences for commercial use.

On Games Design develop the real-world skills needed to create computer games for console, desktop and mobile platforms. You’ll work on real business briefs and learn from industry-experienced lecturers who have worked for Rebellion, Headstrong Games, 2K Games and Sony.

On Programming become a multi-skilled games programmer, by getting hands on and making real games from your first year of study with a course designed and delivered by industry professionals.

Game Design is an accelerated two-year course gives you a guaranteed video game development placement in our in-house studio. The work-place simulation approach of the department has been championed as a national best practice example for developing new talent for the games industry.

The Game Art course covers both core and technical art skills. Once you’ve covered the fundamentals you'll move onto developing your technical and digital art skills. You will focus on 2D and 3D graphics covering, texturing, user interface design, environment art, character art, animation and art pipelines for interactive products.

The Game Development course covers core programming languages and video game development tools, as well as contemporary agile software development techniques to make you a competent and adaptable programmer, capable of finding employment in the sector or preparing you for further academic study.

Staffordshire University is one of the leading universities for games degrees with campuses in Staffordshire and London.

It offers courses in three related areas:

1. Games Arts & Visual Effects

2. Games Design, Production & Programming

3. Games Culture, PR & Management

As well as multiple courses and great facilities it also offers an esports degree.

The BA (Hons) Games Art and Design degree has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel in a constantly evolving industry. The Rookies ranked NUA in the global top 16 for Concept Art and Illustration and in the top 50 in its world rankings — thanks to the reputation of the Games course. The course is a member of the Sony PlayStation First Academic Partnership Programme and is accredited by ScreenSkills and the games industry body TIGA, which also crowned NUA the best educational institution in 2017.

You will explore the mechanics of playful interaction on the BSc (Hons) Games Development degree as you develop skills in prototyping and user testing. You will work with different technologies and platforms, including console, web, mobile, PC, augmented and virtual reality.

The BSc (Hons) Games Computing programme at Lincoln aims to develop the skills and attributes required for roles in the competitive computing sector. The course is designed to help students develop as versatile professionals, capable of thriving in a wide range of post-university employment destinations. Students also have the opportunity to develop skills that lend themselves to the ever-growing, multi-billion pound video games industry.

This hands-on course gives you leadership skills and an informed, critical and creative approach to game and entertainment design – preparing you to enter the industry at a graduate level.

Hull have got a relationship with Game Republic, so you could take part in their annual Student Showcase – presenting your final-year project to industry professionals and competing against teams from other universities.

The Games Art course offers the chance to explore the role art plays in the process of game development, while gaining essential skills in creating concept art, 2D and 3D game assets. As you progress through the course, you’ll focus on the practical processes central to making games, building up an impressive portfolio of games and game-like artefacts, while exploring the specialist areas of games art you’d like to pursue.

The computer games development degree is designed to turn you into a games programmer and designer – from the word go you’ll be hands-on, designing and programming games as you prepare for an exciting career at the cutting-edge of interactive digital content.

Seeking to turn your artistic vision into breathtaking game environments and striking characters? The Games Art degree offers highly practical tuition designed to develop your skills in digital asset creation for games development, focusing on 3D modelling, texturing and lighting so you can learn to create artwork for the latest AAA games.

The Games Design course offers a broad study of games, with an emphasis on the technical, design and innovation aspects, rather than programming. Key topics include content production, games and level design as well as platforms and technologies.

There is also a dedicated BSc (Hons) in Games Programming.

On The Art course, you'll explore what is possible with games art and development, learn more about conceptualisation, creative production, character and environment art, level design and prototyping with game engines, all of which are built through ever advancing technology. We’ll encourage you to get creative and ambitious with your designs and develop visionary artwork.

During the Design course you'll cover complex aspects of games design and development, we’ll analyse games to explore why a game is fun and what are the motivations of the player. We provide you with the chance to take a deeper look at the broader understanding of games development and explore what is possible within the medium of games.

Explore how design, storytelling, art and coding come together to create unique and memorable games. Industry professionals will teach you how to design and develop computer games from concept art through to asset creation, animation and level design. By the end of the course, you will have the skills you need to design fully playable games.

The Games Development course will give you the skills necessary to contribute to game development, from Indie to AAA. They will thoroughly prepare you for employment in the fast paced computer games industry. You will learn the skills and gain the relevant experience needed to succeed in this exciting and evolving industry.