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BA (Hons) Games Design

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Games Design is a undergraduate Art & Design course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Art & Design · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

The Games Design BA provides the creative and technical skills needed to design the games of the future. Over the course, you’ll be equipped to craft engaging player experiences for various creative industries and emerging technologies. In the first year, you’ll study several modules alongside our Games Art BA students, focusing on core principles of game creation, workflows of the games industry, and the societal role of games. You’ll develop skills in concept design, game mechanics, level design, asset creation, and game engines. By the end of your first semester, you’ll have the choice to continue with the Games Design BA or change your specialism to Games Art BA. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Study in London – the heart of the UK Game development industry. With hundreds of games developers and publishers in the UK based here, you’ll have many opportunities to hear from industry guest speakers, and access internships, professional experience and graduate employment - Multidisciplinary collaboration – You'll have the opportunity to take part in industry projects and competitions such as game jams. You'll engage with learning that is directly industry-related and will collaborate with game artists working on projects - Outstanding facilities – You'll benefit from a brand-new Games Hub and Emerging Media Space, which includes our upgraded Motion Capture lab - Work experience before graduation – As part of the course, you'll have the option to undertake a placement year, gaining valuable work experience and boosting your employability. Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Industry speakers and guest lecturers give students insight into working in the industry, provide mentorship as part of their group project work and offer specialised feedback on their portfolios and CVs. Connect with an industry mentor or book one-to-one appointments for personalised advice on interviews, employer presentations, workshops and more. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• 2D Game Creation (Year 1, Core)
• 3D Asset Creation (Year 1, Core)
• Coding for Creatives (Year 1, Core)
• Game Concepts and Analysis (Year 1, Core)
• Game Engines and Mechanics (Year 1, Core)
• 2D Computer Animation (Year 1, Option)
• Concept Art (Year 1, Option)
• Drawing Explorations (Year 1, Option)
• Props and Environment Art (Year 1, Option)
• Typography as Image (Year 1, Option)
• Collaborative Game Development (Year 2, Core)
• Interactive Texts and Narratives (Year 2, Core)
• Level and Experience Design (Year 2, Core)
• System and Mechanic Design (Year 2, Core)
• Branding and Identity (Year 2, Option)
• Character and Creature Creation (Year 2, Option)
• Designing for User Experience (UX) (Year 2, Option)
• Extended Reality for Creatives (Year 2, Option)
• Stop-Motion Animation (Year 2, Option)
• VFX for Film and Games (Year 2, Option)
• Visual Storytelling (Year 2, Option)
• Game Production and Enterprise (Year 3, Core)
• Experimental Game Design (Year 3, Core)
• Major Project (Games Design) (Year 3, Core)
• Critical Enquiry for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Character Performance (Year 3, Option)
• Designing Narrative Experiences (Year 3, Option)
• Entrepreneurship for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Experimental Image Making (Year 3, Option)
• Publishing and Print (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• Game Developer
• Gameplay Designer
• Level Designer
• Monetisation Designer
• Narrative Designer
• QA Game Tester
• System Designer
• Technical Game Designer
• User Experience Designer
• User Interface Designer