HNC/HND - GAMES ART & DEVELOPMENT Course summary
HND (Year 2)
If you wish to work in the games industry, then this is the course for you. Units focus on the creative art and design elements that are considered fundamental to games development. When undertaking practical assessments, you are expected to perform to an industry standard and use your own initiative to research required topics. The programme is designed to prepare you for employment in the exciting world of games development and related industries such as visual effects. You will also undertake many industry related enrichment visits such as developer conferences to enhance your learning experience.
• Collaborative Project • Personal Professional Development • Advanced Game Development • Mobile Game Development • Advanced 3D Modelling • Environment and Level Design • Advanced Editing and Compositing
Course content Specialist units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities in games art application and in the creation of your own professional portfolio. They include: HNC (Year 1) • Individual Project (Pearson Set) • Creative Media Industry • Professional Practise • Game Development Practises (Game Build 1) • Games in Context (Game Theory) • Game Design (Game Build 2) • Concept Art Development • 3D Modelling for Games (Asset Creation) • Field Trips and Networking Expo’s
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You will produce a professional portfolio showcasing high quality game ready assets, commercial ready game environments, content for VR all using the latest Autodesk, Algorithmic, Adobe software in conjunction with the Unity, UE4 game engines and more. There is also the opportunity for students to undertake work experience with local games companies. Career prospects Learners who achieve the HNC qualification can progress onto the second year of the HND or onto the second year of a relevant degree course. Upon completion of the 2-year HND; learners can top-up to a full degree in Games Art, Games Design and Visual Effects or other relevant subject area. Employment and selfemployment in the games/media sector is also an option and is an essential element of the course structure.
Over 9000 creative industry companies within Greater Manchester employing over 48,000. Typical job roles include: Concept Artist, 3D Generalist, Level Designer, Game Artist, VFX Artist Location: Rochdale Duration: HNC 1 year full-time HND 2 year full-time Start date: September 2021 Fees: £6000 per year
