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Game Design and Development

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Course Summary

  • Explore a range of conceptual, visual and technical skills for game creation.

  • Learn the rules, strategies and psychology of gameplay to create new experiences.

  • Create game prototypes for prominent AAA games studios and other clients.

  • Gain confidence in collaboration and working with industry experts.

  • Learn in one of the world’s largest Sony PlayStation facilities.

The course brings together creative skills and emerging technologies such as VR, AR, XR and generative AI to create new ways of engaging audiences. You’ll work on real game development projects set by clients – including AAA development studios, independent developers, civic partners and educational institutes. You’ll develop your own creative approach using state-of-the-art facilities and resources supported by industry leaders.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Digital-media/BA-Honours-Game-Design-and-Development/Full-time/

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  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
  • BA (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

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Course code:
A112
Institution code:
S21

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Course code:
A112
Institution code:
S21

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