Games Design and Creative Writing BA
Course
In Uxbridge
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Uxbridge
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Start date
September
We regularly host online webinars to give you the chance to find out more about our courses and what studying at Brunel is like. Recent webinars Access our recent Games Design webinar here - including an online presentation followed by
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Subjects
- Industry
- Access
- Prototyping
- Drama
- Presentation
- Creative Writing
- Design
- Project
- Writing
- Skills and Training
Course programme
Games Design
Theory - develops your understanding of methods and approaches used in the analysis of games, their cultural and social significance, and historical contexts.
· Application (industry relevant skills and contexts) - it will provide you with a comprehensive knowledge of the skills used currently in the games industry, including presentation and prototyping skills.Creative Writing
The BA consists of both compulsory and optional modules, a typical selection can be found below. Modules can vary from year to year, but these offer a good idea of what we teach.
Level 1Compulsory
Games Studies 1: Introduction to Games Studies
Business Contexts
Introduction to Writing Drama
Level 2
Compulsory
Games Studies 2: Concepts &Analysis
One of the following
Game User Research &Experience
Setting &World Design
Writing Contemporary Poetry
Writing the Short Story
Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Level 3Compulsory
Take one of the following core projects:
Major Project: Experimental Games
Major Project: Game Based Learning
Major Project: Traditional Games
Theory Project: Business &Development
Theory Project: People, Communities, &Cultures
Creative Writing Special Project
If Creative Writing Special Project was chosen as core then one of the following must be taken.
Major Project: Experimental Games
Major Project: Game Based Learning
Major Project: Traditional Games
Theory Project: Business &Development
Theory Project: People, Communities, &Cultures
Creative Writing Special Project
The Creative Industries
Writing Modern Fiction
Additional information
Special Features
- The teaching team will introduce you to ideas at the forefront of the discipline as well as providing a knowledge and understanding of professional practice.
- The flourishing creative writing scene at Brunel is led by experienced staff including highly acclaimed authors and screenwriters such as Fay Weldon.
Games Design and Creative Writing BA