University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of game design with our comprehensive course, equipping you with both artistic and technical prowess for a successful career in the gaming industry. In the first year, you'll delve into 2D and 3D animation, comics, concept art, and visual effects, learning the latest software and digital illustration techniques. Engage in life drawing, character and environment design, and narrative development, while exploring the rich history of comics, animation, and film. In the second year, elevate your skills by constructing modular environments, designing levels, and delving into gameplay mechanics and coding. Experience real-time lighting and special effects as you transition from individual art creation to crafting immersive, playable worlds. Collaborate on live industry projects, identifying your desired role within the gaming landscape, whether as a game designer or a specialist in character, environment, or technical art. In the final year, channel your passion into a dissertation exploring an aspect of popular culture linked to 3D games art and design. Undertake an ambitious final games project, navigating its entire production lifecycle, from concept to post-production. Showcase your project at our Animation Exposé, entering it for awards judged by industry experts. Benefit from real-world practices, preparing you for employment, and gain recognition by entering international competitions. With an impressive professional portfolio, showreel, and website, you'll graduate ready to captivate the gaming world with your creativity and technical expertise. What immersive world will you create?
| HSE/SSE:
60% English for HSE/SSE: 70% or IELTS: 6.0 |
The University of Hertfordshire, founded in 1952, is one of the top public institutions in the United Kingdom. The institution has 32,000 students studying for 550 degrees over two campuses. Over 11,500 foreign students from more than 140 countries study at the university's UK campus. The campuses of the University of Hertfordshire are among the 20 safest in England.
Level 4
Introduction to Computer Graphics (30 Credits)
Applying Computer Graphics (30 Credits)
Creativity, Concept & Story (30 Credits)
Animated Thinking (30 Credits)
Level 5
Progressing Games Art (30 Credits)
Creative Project (30 Credits)
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