Course overview
Computer games can be found on devices ranging from mobile phones and hand-held devices, through specific games consoles and general purpose home computers to DVD console games on domestic televisions. The basic idea is the same; engage the user in a fun, leisure activity. Additionally they may have training or education aspects to them.
Games integrate the skills of designers, animators, modellers, musicians, film-makers and so on. On this course there is an opportunity to develop a range of such skills and investigate how they can be integrated to provide a variety of gaming experiences. This will involve not only the generation of conventional games but also the application of these skills in areas such as website development. This course aims to provide students with the underpinning knowledge of how and why the tools work so that students are able to understand and evaluate new tools and techniques as they emerge once they have graduated.
Industry-standard tools are used for writing original applications and using development environments for the generation of games, animations and models in both 2D and 3D.
The specialist labs available to students on this course in Chelmsford have PC and Mac hardware and peripherals loaded with animation, modelling, audio and video software designed specifically for multimedia and game development. Students will have access to a media services facility including TV studio, pre- and post-production.
Additional course information
Students are encouraged to use their imagination to take well known situations, products and environments and develop them in individual ways. Team working and cooperation are paramount in this industry so there will be opportunities to work in teams to develop communication and planning skills essential to work successfully in a game development scenario. A broad range of skills and knowledge are covered on the course giving an opportunity for those with artistic flair to develop and succeed alongside those more interested in the technical side of the industry.
Tariff points 150
GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at C or above or equivalent including English and Maths
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