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School
School of Computing and Engineering
Available at
Huddersfield
UCAS Code
G4W6 CGD
Course Length
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
Number of Places
40
Contact
The Departmental Office
Telephone: 01484 472450
Fax: 01484 421106
E-mail: newmedia@hud.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Please see the general entry requirements page.
Entry requirements for this course are normally one of the following:
We consider all applications individually.
The UK Computer Games Industry continues to produce innovative and creative games titles. This fast paced transferable technology is embedded in the next generation products and applications, which you will find in architectural design, concept product design, 3D, animation and TV to name a few.
There has never been a better time to study a course that will enable you to gain a sound understanding of industry requirements. You will become capable of designing and producing artwork and concepts for the computer games industry with a broad understanding of the process of designing and specifying computer games.
This course will develop your abilities to design and produce creative concepts, artwork and graphical assets for computer games. It will introduce current research, issues and ideas, and developing technologies used by the industry. We will encourage and develop your creative, analytical, problem solving, research and team work skills, providing a platform for career development and innovation and fostering a commitment to life long learning.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 Sandwich
Year 3 Full-time/Year 4 Sandwich
The Computer Games industry is an exciting and challenging environment at the forefront of technology. You will be equipped to enter the industry in a variety of roles including 2D and 3D artist, animator, texture artist, environment artist, level designer, junior producer etc.
At Huddersfield we have an excellent track record of student placements in the Games industry, and at the end of your second year you should have a strong portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills to prospective employers. Our recent placement opportunities include Sega Europe Ltd, Rebellion Studios, Red Vision and our in-house "Canalside Studios" to name a few.
University Institution code: H60
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