3D Computer Games Design MSc at Staffordshire University

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Get a flying start in the games industry. If you are an artist or designer, this is an opportunity for you to specialise and build a portfolio of work to make an impact in modern video game design.

In this popular industry, youâll gain all the right skills to excel as a 3D artist or theory-based games designer. Our course will teach you advanced techniques to use as a character, environment or vehicle and weapon artist, with the aim of setting you up for your future career. As a designer, you will harness the power of â€˜Unreal Engineâ to develop complex frameworks, artificial intelligence systems and small games.

At Staffordshire University, see your work come to life using industry-standard software for sculpting, texturing, simulating and 3D painting.

You'll have access to a fully equipped, industry-standard and professional space for games developers as well as technology, teaching time and guidance from experts in the field.

In this popular industry, youâll gain all the right skills to excel as a 3D artist or theory-based games designer. Our course will teach you advanced techniques to use as a character, environment or vehicle and weapon artist, with the aim of setting you up for your future career. As a designer, you will harness the power of â€˜Unreal Engineâ to develop complex frameworks, artificial intelligence systems and small games.

At Staffordshire University, see your work come to life using industry-standard software for sculpting, texturing, simulating and 3D painting.

You'll have access to a fully equipped, industry-standard and professional space for games developers as well as technology, teaching time and guidance from experts in the field.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSc 3D Computer Games Design

Part-time study

Part-time options are available.

Part-time study

Part-time options are available.

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Our core modules will equip you in advanced research techniques and production skills covering everything from environmental design to character, vehicle and weapon prototyping.

The Msc Project and Portfolio will extend your understanding of a chosen subject, building on the practical skills and theory gained during the course. Youll be supported by an academic supervisor to develop your ideas. This could be character models, a large-scale environment, a dissertation and academic paper, a game, a series of game prototypes, or a system or framework for a computer game.

Our core modules will equip you in advanced research techniques and production skills covering everything from environmental design to character, vehicle and weapon prototyping.

The Msc Project and Portfolio will extend your understanding of a chosen subject, building on the practical skills and theory gained during the course. Youll be supported by an academic supervisor to develop your ideas. This could be character models, a large-scale environment, a dissertation and academic paper, a game, a series of game prototypes, or a system or framework for a computer game.

Teaching

We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, but we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you'll:

Work with others on group work
Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
Be expected to study independently
Work on a project and portfolio

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, but we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.

For this course, you'll:

Work with others on group work
Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
Be expected to study independently
Work on a project and portfolio

Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.

Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.

Assessment

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These will include portfolios, literature reviews and presentations.

There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).

Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.

Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These will include portfolios, literature reviews and presentations.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Feedback

We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do. You can also use our digital academy forum to post your work and gain feedback from staff.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do. You can also use our digital academy forum to post your work and gain feedback from staff.

We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.

Disciplines

School of Digital

Technologies and Arts

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate

Courses requiring a 2:1 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 3.0

Courses requiring a 2:2 degree

Bachelor degree in a relevant subject with a minimum CGPA of 2.5

English Program Requirements

The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

Career

Careers

After completing 3D Computer Games Design, youâ€™ll be equipped to work in the following roles:

Game designer
Level designer
Mission scripter
Game tester
Character artist
Environment modeller
Vehicle artist
Producer
User interface artist
Teaching games design/Games academic

Eager for more knowledge? Upon completion, youâ€™ll be ideally placed for further academic study at PhD level.

All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,750

How to Apply

Be prepared

Get ready to upload copies of the following documents as part of your application. This will enable us to assess your application and make a decision.

Personal statement – please see our guide to writing a personal statement.
Passport – photo page from a valid, in-date passport.
Certificates and transcripts – copies of certificates and transcripts of your academic qualifications. Please see entry requirements for your country.
Evidence of English Language (if applicable) - please see information on English Language requirements.
Previous UK visas (if applicable) - if you’ve previously studied in the UK you must declare this as it could make a difference to your offer and visa application.
Reference – provide a letter of support from your current or previous university (postgraduate students only).

3D Computer Games Design MSc

Staffordshire University

Staffordshire University

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