Computer Games Development

Varndean College

BTEC

In Brighton

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Brighton

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Are you keen to pursue an interest in designing and developing computer games? Through practical projects you will learn how computer games are produced and the processes involved including: concept development, design and creation.

Sessions are workshop based so you will have hands on experience of using the industry standard software and workflow techniques. You will produce 2D games, 3D game levels, game design documents, concept art and digital images. Visiting speakers and visits will give you an insight into working in the industry.

You will develop skills in Photoshop, Audacity, Unity, Game Maker, and MS Office.

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Location

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Brighton (East Sussex)
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Surrenden Road, BN1 6WQ

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About this course

Team-work; analysis, problem solving and modelling; industry standard software skills; quantitative and qualitative skills; time management and organisation.

HE courses in related subjects such as digital media design, multimedia, digital graphics, animation and computer games design. You could also move directly into employment or an apprenticeship on completion of this course.

IB Diploma or 4 A levels

A mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 6 including English, Maths and Science.

3 A Levels

A mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 - 4 including English.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Sound
  • 3d training
  • Art
  • 3D
  • Industry
  • Game Design
  • Visual style
  • Gameplay
  • Digital Graphics
  • Computer Games

Course programme

COMPUTER GAME DESIGN
  • Underlying principles of game design: Structured gameplay to examine visual style and gameplay.
  • Generate your own game design ideas then prepare documentation and pitch to a prospective client
COMPUTER GAME ENGINES
  • Use of 2D and 3D games engines to produce game levels – the main components of game engines. Use a 2D and a 3D engine to produce game worlds.
DIGITAL GRAPHICS FOR COMPUTER GAMES
  • Develop skills in digital imaging software to produce images for computer game products. To include design and creation of concept art and promotional materials.

SOUND FOR COMPUTER GAMES
  • Understand how sound is used and produced in games. Record, edit and create an original sound library for use in your game creation.

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