Course details may be subject to change.
This games design and development course will allow you to develop the skills and attributes required to kick start a career in the ever expanding gaming industry. The course involves practical sessions and exciting projects where your creativity and individual style can be expressed.Your tutors have first-hand experience of the industry and will provide you with an in-depth insight into games design and development.You will benefit from attending gaming conventions, events and you will work closely with industry professionals.
Additional Costs
You will be asked to make a contribution of £30 to cover resources, trips and visits.
What are the next steps?
You will meet with a course tutor to find out more about the course, discuss which course is right for you and see the facilities. Please bring your GCSE grades/predicted grades or any other relevant qualifications.
Study Aims
This games design and development course aims to prepare you with the practical skills and knowledge to work in the sector.The course will cover:
- 3D Environments and 2D Modelling
- 2D and 3D Animation techniques and Concept Art
- Media Enterprise
- Visual and Graphic Communication
- App Production
- Digital Games Production
Modules Studied
- Games Design
- Animation
- Mobile Applications
- 3D Modelling
- Games Production
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
Teaching and Assessment
You will be fully supported throughout the programme. Teaching will be a combination of the following:
- Written assignments
- Teamworking
- Live projects
- Research skills
- Personal development
- Lecturers
Industry Links
Your tutors will have first-hand experience of the industry and will have strong links with gaming companies in and around the North East. Our team will continue to develop more exciting links to provide you with fantastic opportunities.
Placement
We work collaboratively with industry and have a dedicated Work Experience team who will support you to find work experience opportunities and placements. We will also support you to source your own placements.Placement opportunities and live client briefs will provide you with an insight into how the industry operates and how your skills will be applied in the world of work.
You could progress to study a relevant degree or higher apprenticeship at New College Durham or university, or you could progress to work in the industry.
