Course Summary

This highly practical course is ideal if you are interested in studying videogame development, and you already have a portfolio of impressive design work, including some 3D modelling and texture work. On the HNC you will 3D model, texture and animate using industry standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe CC, ZBrush and Substance Painter. The assets you create will then be brought to life using the Epic Unreal Engine.

Course Details - Modules

•3D Modelling (Practical project: Creating textured 3D assets) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Art Development (Practical project: Creating 2D Game Art) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Game Design (Practical project: Creating a Game prototype) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Game Development Practices (Practical project: Group Game project) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Individual Project (Practical project: Personal passion project) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Games in Context (Theory: Exploring History of Videogames) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Professional Practice (Theory: Personal Development Goals) (Level 4, Credits: 15) •Creative Media Industry (Theory: Exploring the Videogame Industry) (Level 4, Credits: 15)

Course Details – Assessment Method

The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Assessment methods include essays, reports, presentations, blogs, reflections, portfolios and working game prototypes. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark; All assessment are spread across the year to make the workload manageable.

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: WC12

Institution code: K82

Campus Name: South Thames College (Wandsworth)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

In Creative Media, or related subjects.

In Creative Media, or related subjects.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 An overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5.
Cambridge English Advanced B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE).

Students from outside the UK may be required to demonstrate their level of English by providing proof of an English language certificate or other qualification. This is particularly the case where a student: • is from a country where English is not an official/first language, or; • has previous qualifications which include English as a second language, or; • has previous qualifications which have not been studied through the medium of English. The approximate guideline minimum English level required for entry at level 4 is "B2" on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). This roughly equates to: • IELTS - an overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5, or; • B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE) **Please note that other English language certificates/qualifications are available, and may be considered, and the College looks at each applicant on an individual basis.**

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 5100.0 Year 1
England 5100.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5100.0 Year 1
Scotland 5100.0 Year 1
Wales 5100.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; BTEC registration fee (if applicable). The following course-related costs are NOT included in the fees: Additional printing over and above the annual allowance; the cost of books, equipment and software that you might wish to purchase.

Provider information

Kingston Hall Road
Kingston-upon-Thames
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
KT1 2AQ

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