Digital Media and Games Design FD (Arts)
University of Wolverhampton
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Why choose this course?The Digital Media and Games Design industries are both rapidly expanding and increasing in use and popularity. From the prominence of mobile applications to the continued recognition of PC and console gaming, media and visual design. Courses in this sector have never been so relevant and in demand.This course will provide you with a broad understanding and knowledge of games and digital media design. A range of technical and methodological skills necessary to analyse, ...Read more

Why choose this course?

The Digital Media and Games Design industries are both rapidly expanding and increasing in use and popularity. From the prominence of mobile applications to the continued recognition of PC and console gaming, media and visual design. Courses in this sector have never been so relevant and in demand.

This course will provide you with a broad understanding and knowledge of games and digital media design. A range of technical and methodological skills necessary to analyse, design and implement the development of these media will be delivered on the course.

3D modelling and the use of game engines is one of the main focuses of the course and will give students the ability to be proficient with these tools.

Modules on the course are structured to allow a progressive learning curve using iterations for visual design and idea generation for product prototypes and full games. In order to aid your development, the course has a range of specialist equipment and software such as motion capture and virtual reality to help bring your ideas to life. There is also a good opportunity to aid with teamwork and employability skills with real world clients.

Potential Career Paths

Students can gain a range of employment opportunities in different fields. This can be within the games industry or other non-media based industries that requires the skill sets acquired on the Foundation Degree.

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113th
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111th
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20 Feb 23

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Given Grades may vary based on the equivalency of your specific qualifications. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS and TOEFL. IELTS academic overall score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, TOEFL overall score of 60 with no component score less than 20.

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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University of Wolverhampton
Deansway Worcester WR1 2JF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.4 miles away

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