Course Summary

HND Games Design & Animation is a skills-based course that provides the practical expertise and employability skills needed within the multi-billion-pound Games Industry. You will be able to focus on you own individual projects, creating 2D, 3D and XR games to develop your own portfolio and personal game style. You’ll also work in small agile groups, where you will perform multiple roles to have a greater ownership of what you have created. You will be working on live briefs from the gaming industry, the course will provide you with the necessary game development, designing, animating and scripting skills. It is a challenging programme, which focusses on developing your core artistic, design, and technical skills including the creation of animation rigging and game content using Unity, Autodesk Maya, and the Adobe Creative Suite. With access to excellent facilities and free high-end technology (including an educational license grant provided by Unity), support from experienced staff with industry links, you will succeed with the skills and tools needed to top-up your degree or jump into industry.

Course Details - Modules

You will learn the fundamental concepts of gameplay, design, prototyping and scripting. Learn key drawing skills, visual design skills, conceptual approaches and software enabling you to develop video games. As well as this, you will gain a solid grounding into the principles and processes of Animation for video games and be introduced to traditional animation techniques and software. You will produce digital and non-digital outcomes demonstrating your technical understanding and conceptual skills. Cor Games Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cor.games Units of study for the HND Games Design & Animation course are: Year One • Individual Project (Pearson-set) • Creative Media Industry • Professional Practice • Game Development Practices • Games in Context • Game Design • Principles of Animation • Art Development Year Two • Collaborative Project (Pearson-set) • Personal Professional Development • Advanced Games Development Studies • Advanced Animation • Advanced 3D Modelling • Narrative • Environment & Level Design

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed through course work alone. Grades are awarded for evidence of professionalism, research, technical skills, analysis and communication skills. Work is graded through a Pass, Merit and Distinction framework.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: I600

Institution code: H37

Campus Name: Ware

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

- 48 UCAS points from an appropriate level 3 qualification (UAL/ BTEC Extended Diploma or 2 A levels) and GCSE minimum grade C in English and Maths or equivalent. - Applicants who can demonstrate previous relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 6165.0 Year 1
England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6165.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Broxbourne Centre
Turnford
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Broxbourne
EN10 6AE

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