Are you looking to develop core fundamental skills in games design and development? The FdSc Games Design and Development programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of games related techniques and skills, allowing you to progress into a diverse range of careers, including working in the videogames industry, emerging and immersive technologies sector, animation and more. You will develop strong skills in a variety of disciplines, including games design, games art and games development, with many of your projects culminating in small games prototypes. On completion, you will be well suited to progress into industry, or further your undergraduate studies with our BSc (Hons) level 6 top-up programme. As part of our work ready guarantee you will have the opportunity to engage with industry practitioners through trips to conferences, expos and guest talks, alongside working on briefs provided by local studios. The course is designed for those who have successfully completed completed a level 3 qualification in Games Design, Games Development, Computer Science or other related subjects, and would like to develop a comprehensive understanding of games design and development. Upon completion, students can progress into games or computing employment or continue their studies with a BSc (Hons) top-up programme. This is a two-year course which will prepare you for the challenges and developments within the games industry.
Year One: Design Fundamentals, Programming Fundamentals, 3D Asset Production, Games Engine Practice, Skills For Success, Vocational Skills Practice, Year Two: Prototyping and Mechanics Design, Serious Games Development, Animation for Games, XR Development, Pre-Professional Identity, Vocational Work Project.
Teaching and learning methods are widely varied including lectures, seminars, demonstrations and self-directed study. Assessment is carried out through written assignments, practical work, case studies, presentation and production portfolios
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Please contact Admissions through undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk.
Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade C(4) in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Channel Islands | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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Email:undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Phone:0191 200 4110
Email:undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Phone:0191 200 4110
Email:undergraduate@ncl-coll.ac.uk
Phone:0191 2004110
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA
At Newcastle College University Centre
