Games Development | Norwich University of the Arts

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Course summary

OVERVIEW

Games Development at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) has a reputation for producing graduates who excel, creatively and technically, in a constantly evolving industry. Our award-winning industry-led course focuses on developing technical understanding of software and design processes while deeply engaging with contemporary practice-based theoretical concepts to level up your knowledge and experience as a games developer.

KEY FEATURES

Study the fundamentals of game development and be introduced to formative theoretical concepts from contemporary academics and practitioners while developing your critical thinking, analysis and communications skills
Develop critical thinking, analysis and communications skills key to allowing you to fortify your design choices within contemporary contexts
Learn how to use computational logic to generate interactivity in the creation of game prototypes
Collaborate with students on BA (Hons) Games Art and Design to make games that bring your technical abilities together with their artistry using content creation software for a range of platforms
Work with a broad range of professional software and tools such as Visual Studio, Unreal Engine, and LaTex Editor, with opportunities to build your own graphics engine and physics engine
Be involved in collaborative projects such as Games Jams, both within Norwich and with external events

YOUR FUTURE

Games at Norwich has received international acknowledgement and recognition celebrating our innovative teaching methods and approaches. In recent years we have been ranked in the top 50 Best Creative Media & Entertainment Art Schools in the World by The Rookies, and seen students awarded the Graduate of the Year Award 2022 by TIGA.

Our students have also seen success in their careers and pursuits while studying and beyond. Graduate employers include Rebellion North, Flex foil, Free Radical Design, Magicave and Creative Assembly.

OUR STUDENTS’ WORK

Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work. Scroll each reel to explore at nuagradshowcase.com

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: I610
Institution code:: N39

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Data from:
This course and 5 other computer games and animation courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

75% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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80 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

100 Go onto work and study

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