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Computer Games Design – (B.A.)
University Campus Suffolk
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| Application Deadline: | UK or any other EU country - 15 January ; International - 30 June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,550 - ≈ € 12,530 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Ipswich / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Campus Suffolk
This course covers the production of working digital games in both teams and individually. From the first year students are introduced to the whole production pipeline from initial concept, design documentation, pitching, prototyping, developing, play-testing through to completed working games.
Students gain skills in the production of both 2D and 3D working games. Often the design briefs for these games are supplied by industrial partners who work with students on the degree. Students gain production knowledge by working in a range of 2D and 3D game engines and industry standard software. Students develop a professional portfolio of work across the entire academic degree.
A special feature of the degree is the close links with commercial game developers. for example this academic year 2010-11 our students will be working with Sony Cambridge, Moviestorm, Virtual Learning Labs, Playtech and Real Projects. These companies provide students with direct contact with game developers through guest lectures, workshops and project briefs.
This year final year students have the opportunity for an internship at Moviestorm.
Students undertake various forms of assessment including coursework projects, essays, seminars, presentations, portfolios, 3D models and practical game projects; production of complete Non digital and digital games.
Students can apply for work as games designers and seek work within the games industry generally. Students can also become involved in film and TV production or develop careers in design. Alternatively students can progress to postgraduate level study at UCS.
Contents
Content and Modules
First year modules include:
- Group Project
- Introduction to Design Methods
- Introduction to 3D Modelling
- Digital Production Techniques : Scripting
- Introduction to Critical Games Studies
Second year modules include:
- Modding
- Practical Prototyping
- Managing Games Production
- 3D Modelling for Games
- Flash Game Development
- Anymation
Third year modules include:
- Dissertation
- Group Project
- Portfolio
- Design Masterclass
- Machinima
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
English language requirements
All students need to be able to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. Students whose first language is not English will need to take a recognised English Language test in advance of commencing a course at UCS and before the Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) letter is issued for visa purposes.
UCS accepts a range of English qualifications, with the following standards required:
• IELTS (academic version): 6.0 for all degrees, apart from Diagnostic Radiography,Radiotherapy and Oncology, ODP and all Pre-Registration Nursing and Midwifery courses that require 7.0. Postgraduate courses generally require between 6.5 and 7.0.
• TOEFL: 550 on paper-based test; 213 on computer-based test; or 79-80 on the internet-based test for all degrees
• Pearson Test of English Academic - Minimum score of 50 is required
• Cambridge Proficiency Certificate: Grade C; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: Grade B
• GCE O-level or GCSE English Language/Use of English: Grade C
• Test in English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) International Baccalaureate English Grade B (standard level).
• Hong Kong Certificate of English Education
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Funding details
National Scholarship Programme
As part of the new student finance system, students with households incomes under £25,000 per year will benefit from a new National Scholarship Programme. This new scheme is targeted towards students who most need financial help.
The National Scholarship is funded jointly by the Government and Universities. UCS has been awarded a number of National Scholarships which students can apply for Suffolk Access Champion Scheme
The Suffolk Access Champion Scheme will be open to eligible students currently studying at a Suffolk State Sixth form, College or Academy, and applying to study at UCS on a full-time undergraduate degree programme in 2012-13.
The Suffolk Access Champion will work over two years mentoring Year 10 and 11 students to encourage progression on to higher education.
Scholarships for international students
UCS offers a generous scholarship scheme for all undergraduate students paying international fees.
All international students that are offered and have firmly accepted a place on a full-time undergraduate Foundation or Honours degree course at UCS by the 30 September for the year of entry, will be eligible for a scholarship of £1,000 per year for the duration of their course. This scholarship will be awarded each year once annual fees have been paid in full.
Please note that any international students accepted on a course that requires a practice placement with a Primary Care Trust, for example Nursing, Midwifery or Radiography, will incur an additional £3000 fee per each year of study (this excludes all British Islands students except the Falkland Islands).
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