Games Design and Film and Television Studies

Bachelor's degree

In Uxbridge

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Uxbridge

  • Duration

    3 Years

This degree aims to produce graduates who have a comprehensive understanding of the factors that shape the games industry and the techniques and principles used in the design of games. You will have the opportunity to design and analyse digital games as well as studying Film and TV Studies at a high level and exploring the ways in which film and television relate to history, culture and identity. Suitable for: This course is aimed at students who want to develop a comprehensive understanding of the factors which shape the games industry and the techniques and principles used in the design of games, while at the same time gaining a broader understanding of film, television and screen-based media.

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Location

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Uxbridge (Middlesex)
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Kingston Lane, UB8 3PH

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About this course

* GCE A and AS-level Tariff points typically from 3 A-levels together with either 1 AS-level or Extended Project Qualification (typical offer BCC/BBC, plus a C in either an AS or EPQ). General Studies/Critical Thinking may be accepted.

* Irish Tariff points from 5 subjects.

* Scottish Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers plus 1 Higher.

* Advanced Diploma Tariff points in Creative and Media, including an A-level for Additional and Specialist Learning.

* BTEC ND DDM in a related subject.

* IB Diploma 31 points. ...

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Course programme

BA Games Design and Film and Television Studies

Full-Time Programme

Taught by a team who specialise in research into the theoretical analysis of digital games or who are professionals in the games design industry, this new degree will introduce you to ideas and practices at the forefront of game studies and game design. You will have the opportunity to design and analyse digital games, developing over the course of the programme a comprehensive understanding of the factors that shape the games industry and the techniques and principles used in the design of games. Your second subject will also provide ideas and concepts that you can use in your study and design of games.

In each year of your degree, you will study theory modules aimed to develop your analytical understanding of the cultural and social significance of games and their historical contexts. Design modules will aid your ability to produce creative, realisable strategies in relation to set briefs. Application modules will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of the communication skills currently used in the games industry, including presentation and prototyping skills. You will also study a selection of core and optional modules from your chosen second subject.

Teaching and Learning

Lectures, workshops, seminars, play sessions and tutorials will provide you with different ways of engaging with relevant materials. Use will be made of the programme's online forum to aid in the development of knowledge and to solicit discussion.

Careers

The course will prepare you for a career in the digital games industry or allow specialisation within the field of Digital Games in combination with Film and TV Studies. You will acquire core transferable skills of effective communication, leadership, self-management, initiative and personal responsibility.

Entry Requirements

  • GCE A and AS-level Tariff points typically from 3 A-levels together with either 1 AS-level or Extended Project Qualification (typical offer BCC/BBC, plus a C in either an AS or EPQ). General Studies/Critical Thinking may be accepted.
  • Irish Tariff points from 5 subjects.
  • Scottish Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers plus 1 Higher.
  • Advanced Diploma Tariff points in Creative and Media, including an A-level for Additional and Specialist Learning.
  • BTEC ND DDM in a related subject.
  • IB Diploma 31 points.

For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above are also required, to include English (some combinations also require Maths).

Games Design and Film and Television Studies

Price on request