FdA Games Development
Foundation degree
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Foundation degree
About this Course (This course is validated by the University of Brighton and delivered by Northbrook College) Games Design UCAS code: G610 Students on the FdA (Foundation Degree) course will develop a range of theoretical and practical skills that are needed within the games industry. The first year develops fundamental skills relating to games design and development (including programming, developing 2D graphics 3D modelling and game design theory) â these are then further extended in the second year, using industry-standard tools and technologies to gain practical experience of building a range of multimedia assets and prototype games. All students studying Games at Northbrook can apply for a position at Northbrookâs student led game studio to gain important industry experience whilst studying.
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- IT
- IT Development
Course programme
(This course is validated by the University of Brighton and delivered by Northbrook College)
Games Design UCAS code: G610
Students on the FdA (Foundation Degree) course will develop a range of theoretical and practical skills that are needed within the games industry. The first year develops fundamental skills relating to games design and development (including programming, developing 2D graphics 3D modelling and game design theory) â these are then further extended in the second year, using industry-standard tools and technologies to gain practical experience of building a range of multimedia assets and prototype games.
All students studying Games at Northbrook can apply for a position at Northbrookâs student led game studio to gain important industry experience whilst studying.
Additional information
The course will explore current development tools and technologies â allowing learners to develop skills using a range of industry standard tools and techniques. Learners will also develop transferable skills such as communication, team working, problem solving and research and analysis.
Year 1
Programming for Games
3D Modelling for Games
Designing Graphics for Games
Developing Professional Practice
Principles of Game Design
Individual Project
Year 2 Applied Programming for Games
Applied Modelling Techniques for Games
Environment Development for Games
3D Animation for Games
Collaborative Project
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FdA Games Development