Foundation Degree Game Development

Modules may include:

You will be given the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects, developing skills in multiple areas of game design, understanding the theory of play and underpinning your designs and creations with knowledge of 3D, 2D and Programming. Developing the workflows required to create game ready assets, environments and scripting in engines such as Unity and Unreal to make playable games. You will develop skills in implementing the assets you have created and integrate them with code to create an interactive and engaging playable game.

You will develop the following skills:

• Innovative and creative thinking that prepares you for a role in the games industry or as an Independent Developer in your own right.
• Critical understanding of contemporary computer games and the theory and psychology behind gameplay.
• Self-discipline and independence as learners and the qualities needed to work in the game development sector
• Critical thinking, study skills, academic writing and a range of professional skills to prepare you for employment

Benefits include:

• Smaller cohorts allowing more personalised teaching and learning. 
• Taught by practicing professionals.
• Opportunity for networking and industry links.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively on ideas and projects.

 You will also be developed as a creative individual, learning to appreciate and apply the artistic, technical and narrative techniques that form the core of contemporary games development. Finally, you will become well versed in the real world of computer games, learning how the past, present and future of computer games are vital to your career and personal development. You will develop a range of skills that can be used across the creative industries, such as Arch Vis, Animation, TV & Film, 3D Product Visualisation and many others.

Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including:

• Practical Demonstrations
• Portfolios
• Reflections
• Case Studies
• Solo & Group Projects
• Evaluations
• Academic Posters

This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout the course of their studies.

A typical offer is likely to consist of:

A Levels: 2xD grades 

BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma: MP, MPP grade

Access to HE Diploma: Overall pass with 60 credits

T Levels: Acceptable in a relevant subject.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria

Mature applicants: Leeds City College welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL claims: The course actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPL)

Upon completion of this Foundation Degree, students can choose to progress to a full BSc (Hons) Game Development and Production Top-up Degree. This program includes an additional year of study for full-time students and two years for part-time students. You may also seek relevant employment which may include:

• Freelance Game Developer
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Artist
• Independent Game Developer
• Computer Games Entrepreneur

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