Video Game Design and Production - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
Our BA (Hons) Video Game Design and Production undergraduate course responds to the growing and innovative sector by developing skilled, team-orientated, reflexive graduates ready to succeed in the field. Interactive Entertainment and Video Games development are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic growth and employment locally in the Midlands, nationally and globally.
This accelerated two-year course gives you a guaranteed video game development placement in our in-house studio. The work-place simulation approach of our department has been championed by the influential 2009 Livingstone, Hope Next Gen Report which cited us as a national best practice example for developing new talent for the games industry.
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About this course
The course focuses on digital media asset production and communication. You will gain a grounding within the industry’s design and production principles while developing your creative and teamwork skills.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
LEVEL 3 (and above) QUALIFICATIONS
BBB / 120 UCAS points
Excluding subjects General Studies & Critical Thinking
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Why Choose Us?
This fast-track course provides a rare opportunity to secure a BA (Hons) degree in only two years.
Students are satisfied with this course! We scored 100 per cent for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.
Guaranteed summer placement in in-house development studio (Year one).
Teaching is delivered by industry practitioners with over 20 years of industry experience creating products such as Star Wars Battlefront and Goldeneye Reloaded. There are also trained industry developers now working at studios such as TT Games and Rockstar North.
During the two-year course you’ll work on a number of live projects with industry partners. Previous partners and mentors have included, Red Bee Media, FreeStyleGames and Codemasters.
On the course you’ll learn a range of skills relevant and appropriate for careers in video game development specialising in design and production within fields such as component game design and project management.
This course will develop you to be able to move into employment, or further study.
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Design
- Project
- Industry
- Production
- Game Design
- Interactive Entertainment
- Contextual Game Design
- 3D Games Spaces
- Strategic Game Design
Course programme
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 160 credits):
- Historical Game Analysiss
- Game Design Fundamentals
- Contextual Game Design
- 2D Game Spaces
- Collaborative Project
- Interactive Entertainment, Development and Implementation20 credits
- Narrative Entertainment Script And Production
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):
- Advanced Game Design
- 3D Games Spaces
- Strategic Game Design
- Professional Pratice
- Major Project
Additional information
UK students
Fees - £11,100 per year
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 2 years
Fees - £14,500 per year
Video Game Design and Production - BA (Hons)