Computer Games Design and Development FdSc
SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)
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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

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SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc

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University Centre WISE (UCWISE)

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Our Computer Games Design and Development Foundation Degree programme is an exciting two-year course based in Bristol at our University Centre Wise campus. The course is focused on providing you with the relevant skills to become a computer game designer or developer, build a thorough portfolio ready to land your first job.This foundation degree programme will develop professional skills required to create innovative and captivating game content. You will also gain valuable knowledge on how to ...Read more

Our Computer Games Design and Development Foundation Degree programme is an exciting two-year course based in Bristol at our University Centre Wise campus. The course is focused on providing you with the relevant skills to become a computer game designer or developer, build a thorough portfolio ready to land your first job.This foundation degree programme will develop professional skills required to create innovative and captivating game content. You will also gain valuable knowledge on how to succeed in the games industry using industry-standard software, methods, and pipelines. Software used includes Unreal Engine game development software; Visual Studios integrated development environment software and Perforce version control software.Within the course, you will focus on well-established technical elements of game. You will develop your principles, theories and practices of game design and development skills with the intent on applying these to related elements, such as scripting; programming; user interface design and user experience. Complementing this learning, you will study emerging and specialist areas within the games industry, providing you with insight into the latest trends, preparing you skillset for jobs now and in the future.Combining creativity with emerging and established technology, you will be part of a foundation degree offering innovation, imagination, and employability at its heart.Get Kraken, our in-house studio offers an exciting opportunity for you to work in a real studio alongside your studies. If selected, you will become part of the team designing and developing a game to be released in the 2nd year of the course.Once you have completed this two-year Computer Games Design and Development Foundation Degree programme you can top-up your qualification by completing our BA (Hons) Game Art and Production.


What projects will you be able to work on?

The Computer Games Design and Development Foundation Degree programme is split into 9 modules over two years. Year 1 will ground you in technical design, development and production; alongside, scripting & programming and the fundamentals of game design and development. Year 2 builds on the skills learned and extends your knowledge base. You will tackle advanced game design and development practices; alongside extended scripting & programming and augmented or virtual reality production.


Part time routes are available. For more information, please email HEadmissions@sgscol.ac.uk


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GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES:


• Game Designer
• Game Developer
• Game Producer
• 3D Modeller
• Technical Artist
• UI/UX Designer
• Level Designer/Editor
• Q/A Tester

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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 55 = 45% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
45%

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64 Grades / Points required

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. SGS welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application. If English isn't your first language you will need to undertake an IELTS qualification achieving an overall grade of 6 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)GSCE requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4. We will consider GCSE Maths grade D

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£8,500 per year

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£8,500 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£8,500 per year

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Students from Wales

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£8,500 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£8,500 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,250 per year

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£13,250 per year

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£13250 Per year

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SGS (South Gloucestershire and Stroud College)
New Road Stoke Gifford Bristol South Gloucestershire BS34 8LP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Filton Abbey Wood  0.2 miles away
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