Game Design and Production

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Master the skills and tools required to build indie and AAA games across all genres. From hyper-casual puzzles to immersive VR experiences, you’ll get the opportunity to develop games that entertain, inspire and challenge. You’ll dive into art, design, audio, visual scripting, the technical and theoretical aspects of game design and production.

With a hands-on approach and close industry connections, we’ll equip you with the skills to build a professional portfolio alongside a creative mindset to allow you to step into a role in the games industry.

Where can this course take you?

Game Design and Production graduates have many career options both within and outside of the entertainment industry. Related careers include Level Designer, Gameplay Designer, Game UI Designer, Game UX Designer, Gameplay Programmer, Games Writer, Environment Artist, Character Artist, 3D Modeller, Prop Artist, Texture Artist, Game Developer, Immersive Tech Specialist and many more.

Where you'll study

Take advantage of specialised game production facilities at the Tobacco Factory, Bristol. With access to capable PCs, immersive tech devices, motion capture kit and 3D prototyping tools, you'll have everything you need to bring your game ideas to life.

Student Projects

Take a look at student work by Games students on www.boomsatsuma.com

Course Modules

Find this course at www.boomsatsuma.com for a full module list with descriptions.

Year 1

Master game development fundamentals with Unreal Engine 5, bringing your ideas to life through Blueprints and interactive worlds. Build your skills in 3D modeling with Autodesk Maya and sound design with MetaSounds to create immersive environments. Work on hands-on projects like game jams and escape room creation, developing your design and prototyping abilities. As you dive into level design, learn how to create engaging player experiences, focusing on structure, pacing, and gameplay mechanics to craft fun and balanced levels.

• Crafting Games

• Game Art

• Level Design

• Game Engines I

Year 2

Build on the skills you’ve developed, diving deeper into game development. Focus on 3D asset creation–learning how to sculpt, model, and texture environments, items and characters. Advance your expertise in Unreal Engine 5, exploring areas like inventory systems, AI and narrative design. Through game production projects on educational and social impact games, you’ll gain practical experience while learning how games can address real-world issues. This year is about refining your technical skills and exploring how games can be used in diverse, meaningful ways.

• 3D Design and Immersive Play

• Game Engines II

• Games for Learning

• Games for Change

Year 3

Focus on preparing for your career in the games industry. Gain essential insights into various roles, from game design to marketing, and learn how to present your work professionally. Explore industry pathways, including publishing and indie development, and create impactful materials like game trailers and developer bios. Push your creative boundaries by prototyping experimental game concepts and collaborate with peers to produce a polished, original game that is the highlight of your graduate portfolio.

• The Games Industry

• Imaginarium

• Capstone Project

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