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3D Games Modelling
MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)
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Key features
- Industry standard modelling approach focusing on current games pipeline.
- Focus on producing a fantastic portfolio for industry employment.
- Shares state of the art resource with all of game courses can be found here.
- Ability to follow both practical and theoretical paths.
What it's about
- MSc in 3D Games modelling aims to provide students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and learn state of the art techniques within the context of the computer games industry and develop complex 3D objects for current generation games.
- The games industry itself prefers to employ modellers and designers with fantastic work examples and portfolios. This award has been designed to be flexible and can be tailored to students’ aspirations, ultimately producing fantastic demo work.
What you do
- The MSc core subjects are Z-Brush 1 and 2, Mechanical Modelling, Advanced Rigging and Games Creation.
- Z-Brush 1-2 focuses on high polygon organic modelling for games assets. Students will use advanced industry pipelines and methods creating cutting edge creatures and environments.
- Advanced Rigging allows students to use organic and mechanical systems to create physically accurate characters for games. Students will create innovative controls and automated functions for industry animators.
- Mechanical modelling is all about creating hard surface objects for current games. Students will use state of the art engines to create physically accurate and complex mechanical structures that function realistically.
- Games Creation looks at the process of making a simple game. Games mechanics are looked at in terms of 'Three Hooks' and reward mechanisms. When these are analysed you will then create your own game in small groups using the ‘scrum’ method of project management and completed with a set of full games design documentation.
- You will also be able to take a variety of options from 3D Modelling in Maya to Games AI, from Motion Capture Data handling to Audio for Games to satisfy your particular interest in a variety of aspects of Computer Games Design. Once these taught modules have been completed you will then embark on an MSc Thesis, which will be done in conjunction with a supervisor who specialises in the subject area you have chosen.
Where next
With the understanding of complex organic and mechanical modelling from this award coupled with your undergraduate skills we would expect you to enter the games industry in roles such as character modeller, vehicle modeller, environment modeller, level designer and many more.
- MSc 3D Games Modelling Handbook (PDF, file size: 1.26MB)
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Fact File
| Qualification: | MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology |
| Location: | Stafford Campus |
| Course Start: | September to coincide with undergraduate enrolment. |
| Course Length: | Minimum 12 - 18 months full time or 24 - 32 with an industrial placement. |
| Entry Requirements: | There are 3 requirements for study on the 3D Games Modelling degree 1) Completion of a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related 3D discipline, 2) Evidence of experience in prior 3D Study or equivalent and 3) Completion of an interview with award leader. If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered. Please note that, academic writing experience of some kind is required to meet the challenge of postgraduate work. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required. |
| Application: | You can get guidance on the application process. |
| Fees and Bursaries: | Please see fees and funding |
Contact
For more information about 3D Games Modelling please contact:
The Recruitment CentreFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Staffordshire University
Beaconside
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST18 0AD
t: +44 (0)1782 294400
e: enquiries@staffs.ac.uk
