Monday, 19 January 2015

HA4 Task 4 Progression – Higher Education

Use the UCAS site to familiarise yourself with the process of choosing and applying for higher education courses. You can also find out about the financial aspects of studying at university. Do not register at this stage. You may also want to look at the Skillset accredited courses for games in addition to company websites. But remember that you have a wide range of options and do not have to stay within the field of games design.

Create a shortlist of five courses that you would consider attending and include a short profile on each, type of course, duration, entry requirements, overview etc.

Games Design and Development - The Manchester Metropolitan University
Duration: 3 years
Study mode: Full time
Entry requirements: IT, Science - Grade: Merit, Merit, Distinction
Overview of course: The course is designed to help develop skills and knowledge of game application and mobile devices. The course enables you to design and develop software linked to games design, multimedia design, mobile and web. The course leads up to creating your own computer game in the final year for both mobile and web.

Source: http://search.ucas.com/course/summary/266344/games-design-and-development?Feather=10&flt99=1613&Vac=1&AvailableIn=2015&SubjectCode=16&MaxResults=1000&page=3&ret=providers#coursedetailsmenu 

Computer and Vieo Games with Industry placement - Salford University 
Duration: 3 years
Study mode: Full time with a placement (sandwich)
Entry requirements: MMM-DMM
Overview of course: Training in the production of video games. You will look into gaming, user interaction, basic art and design and game programming. This course offers a unqiue mix of both creative and technical work. The staff which work on the course have links with the games industry which may lead to future employment.

Source   http://www.salford.ac.uk/ug-courses/computer-and-video-games

Games Art - University of Bolton
Duration: 3 years
Study mode: Full time
Entry Requirements: 260 UCAS points. 5 GCSE's (including English & Maths)
Overview of course: The course includes different modules which include: modelling, texturing, lighting, rendering, concept art, traditional art and level creation. Throughout the course you will create 3D models and 2D mobile games. The course does not only include digital art it also includes traditional art to help with modules such as form and texture.

Source: http://www.bolton.ac.uk/Subjects/Games/Games-Art/Home.aspx

Computer Games Development - UCLAN
Duration: 4 years
Study mode: Full time
Entry Requirments: DMM-DDM - English & Maths (GCSE Grade C)
Overview of course: You will learn by using the purpose built games lab to develop your own games. You will develop a good knowledge of programming using maths and problem solving. The course ultimately involves you making your own game and using the correct software which you will learn how to use throughout the course.

Source: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/courses/bsc_hons_computer_games_development.php

Computer Games Technology - The Manchester Metropolitan University
Duration:3 years
Study mode: Full time
Entry Requirements: 260-280 UCAS points. IT and Science. GCSE Grade C English & Maths.
Overview of course: You will study game software at a variety of levels and develop your knowledge of software such as Unity and Unreal Engine 3. The course ultimately is aimed for a career in programming. You will learn skills such as 3D programming, architecture and game logic.

Source: http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/2015/11917/

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