Computer Games Modelling and Animation BA (Hons)
Education with the personal touch
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Computer Games Modelling and Animation BA (Hons)
*These fees apply if you are starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fees as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
Start date: September UCAS code: GG64
Why choose this course? The computer games industry is one of the largest and fastest growing entertainment media in the world and needs specialists with the right mix of skills. It’s an academically challenging yet fun programme of study that focuses you on developing your core artistic and technical skills ready for an industrial environment.
You can also spend your third year in an optional industry placement, which really sets you apart when you graduate.
Your career At the end of this programme you will be able to create and animate 3D art in a real time environment using the very latest techniques. There’s a wide variety of opportunities for skilled games professionals, from small start-up independent developers to triple ‘A’ titles both in the UK and abroad.
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STAGE ONE
Games Studies
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The course is taught in a studio style environment predominantly by exindustry professionals, and you’ll benefit from regular guest speakers from the gaming industry.
Concept Development for Digital Application
Computer Games Modelling
Game Texture Development
Introduction to 3D Animation
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Duration: 3 years full time. With an optional placement year, 4 years. Course fees: £10,225 per year*
You’ll learn to work with Maya, ZBrush and Photoshop as well as Unreal Development Kit as your core set of tools.
STAGE TWO
How you’ll learn
Introduction to 3D Modelling
3D Digital Sculpture
Real time Environment Development
3D Rigging Systems
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Language – A qualification such as IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas) or TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based). See our website for other accepted qualifications or phone us: +44 (0)1332 591698.
What you’ll cover
Specialist 3D Project
Applied Game Art Production
3D Animation for Games
Game Development
Professional Portfolio Development 1
Advanced 3D Graphics
Professional Portfolio Development 2
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This degree concentrates on the production of art related assets for computer games and you’ll learn traditional core skills alongside industry standard practice in modelling, texturing and animation. You’ll create game content and have the opportunity to develop your understanding of games as a visual medium and the technical theory of game art production.
STAGE THREE
Entry requirements: Academic – 280 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 240 must be from your International Baccalaureate or equivalent qualification.
About the course
Independent Studies SPRING
Where you will study: Derby Campus – Kedleston Road site
Additional information The University of Derby is an official academic partner of Epic and the Unreal Development Kit (UDK). You’ll learn to develop your skills with world-class toolsets such as the Unreal Engine. Students can become members of the Microsoft Developer Network Academic Alliance allowing them to use Microsoft products at home.
What you’ll cover We have consulted heavily with the Games Industry to ensure the content is both up to date and relevant. Our teaching team largely consists of industry professionals who will guide you through the course so that you can apply for a range of specialist art roles. You will learn traditional core art skills alongside industry standard practice and distil this knowledge into real-time worlds.
Anyone with passion for games and desire to work in industry should take this course. It offers everything you need to land your dream job. Neol Mahoney, Blitz Games
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