Computer Games Design HNC

The course focuses on the creative development of games, gameplay and game mechanics. Covering areas such as programming with an in-depth academic knowledge combining the practical skills that employers are seeking in games developers and designers. The course provides you with the opportunity to study a sweeping range of disciplines that include the production of both entertaining and educational games for the serious-minded players. <br/><br/>From the outset, you will be designing and developing conceptual ideas with a strong visual and creative base and will be taught the necessary skills to fully realise your own ideas from start to finish. Supported by digital modelling and set within a professional framework, you will be presented with an insight into the functionality of the industry that will personally equip you for a career progression in the industry. You’ll be working on live and exciting projects using the very latest industry standard software in up-to-date facilities.<br/><br/>**Entry Requirements**<br/>You must hold a minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points from the one of the following qualifications<br/>- BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject<br/><br/><br/>- GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level<br/><br/><br/>Plus<br/>- GCSE English – grade C or above<br/><br/>Applicants will be invited to an interview where they will be required to present a creative portfolio of work. For mature applicants some experience may be taken in consideration instead of A Levels/ BTECs.<br/><br/>**Mandatory Units:**<br/>- Contextual Studies for Creative Media Production<br/><br/><br/>- Research Techniques for Creative Media Production<br/><br/><br/>**Optional Units: (Subject to change)**<br/>- Ideas Generation for Computer Games<br/><br/><br/>- Practical Skills for Computer Game Design<br/><br/><br/>- 3D Computer Games Engines<br/><br/><br/>- Computer Games Storytelling techniques<br/><br/><br/>- Drawing Techniques for Computer Game Concept Art<br/><br/><br/>- 2D Digital Graphics for Computer Games<br/>