BA Games Design and Art
Entry requirements
A level: Our standard offer is BBC at A-level or equivalent qualification, we also consider grades of comparable value and offer on these taking into account the suitability of the portfolio submission for the intended course. IB: Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level.
About this course
Bachelor of Arts in Games Design and Art, a degree in the Games Design and Film Studies subject area. Core topics include Fieldwork. Students can undertake a year abroad or a placement year in employment. The first year introduces game mechanics, game worlds, games design and culture, and games as poems. The second year focuses on games design, games development pipelines, and the games development process, with optional modules such as Collaborate (A), Collaborate (B), and Collaborate (C). The final year centres on game pitching and presenting, the game project proposal, major project – promotion and marketing, major project – unique impact games, and professional planning (games industry).
Modules
- Game Mechanics
- Game Worlds
- Games Design & Culture
- Games as Poems
- WSA Year Abroad
- Games Design
- Games Development Pipelines
- Games Development Process
- Year in Employment
- Collaborate (B)
- Collaborate (A)
- Collaborate (C)
- Game Pitching and Presenting
- Game Project Proposal
- Major Project – Promotion and Marketing
- Major Project – Unique Impact Games
- Professional Planning (Games Industry)