Computer Games Design (Extended)

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• The RARE(TM) Motion Capture Studio is located at the University and is an integral part of the resources for this course

• The Usability laboratory offers you the ability to observe game players using your creations

•  Modelling studied throughout the course using industry tools

• Option to study the integrated Masters MEng which still attracts bursaries and loans

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Staffordshire University is committed to providing the skills required to work in the computing games industry such as computer animation, graphic games design, games programming, games art, post-production and special effects, and technical direction.

You'll have access to a range of networked computer studios which run the latest software for computer animation, games and computer graphics as well as access to our RARE (TM) motion capture studio. Dedicated facilities are provided for computer animation, multimedia graphics, games, networks and digital post production. This course will give you the skills to become a 3D Artist, animator, or set you on the way to becoming a successful games or level designer.

Computer Games Design (Extended) is aimed at students who have not attained the grades to study BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design and mature students who wish to study BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design, but have no relevant qualifications.
This award replaces the HND and can be taken instead of any access to Higher Education course that is currently required for mature students without relevant qualifications.

Upon completion of the year 0 students have a logical and automatic route to the BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design. Students can also choose to transfer to the first year of any of the other Games course on completion of year 0.

Course Outline
Year 0/level 3

• CE01125-3 Introductory Modelling and Rendering 1
• CE01126-3 Introductory Modelling and Rendering 2
• CE01127-3 2D games Engines  
• CE01132-3 Games Theory and Mechanics
• CE01131-3 Games Environment Design
• CE01128-3 Analogue Games
• CE01124-3 Photoshop for Games
• CE01130-3 Computer Games in Society & the Workplace

Year 1/level 4

• CE01029-4 Introduction to 3D Modeling for Games 1A
• CE01030-4 Introduction to 3D Modeling for Games 1B 
• CE01031-4 Games Engines and Physics 1A
• CE01032-4 Games Engines and Physics 1B  
• CE00010-4 Computer Games Design 1A Design Documentation
• CE00014-4 Computer Games Design 1B Level Design
• CE00466-4 Motion Capture

Option modules include

• CE00467-4 Geometry and Dynamic Character Design
• CE00739-4 Introduction to Narratology
• CE01023-4 Introduction to Audio Engine Design
• CE01040-4 Introductory CGI 

Year 2 / level 5

• CE00547-5 3D Facial Modelling
• CE00540-5 3D Character Animation
• CE00541-5 3D Computer Animation 
• CE00015-5 Computer Games Design 2A High Concept and Preproduction (Multi-discipline Group Project)
• CE00546-5 3D Body Modelling,
• CE00017-5 Computer Games Design 2B Production and Testing (Multi-discipline Group Project)

Option modules include

• CE00656-5 2D Games Texturing
• CE01140-5 Realism in Games 
• CE01137-5 Advanced Games Engines and Physics 2A
• CE01138-5 Advanced Games Engines and Physics 2B 
• CE01036-5 MMOG Services and Communities
• CE00074-5 3D Modelling for Film
• CE00078-5 3D Graphics Technology for Film
• CE00545-5 Optical Motion Capture
• CE01024-5 Advanced Audio Engine Design
• CE00085-5 Time Based Multimedia

Optional Placement Year

Year 3 / level 6

• CE00651-6 Entertainment Research Project Dissertation
• CE00652-6 Entertainment Portfolio
• CE01033-6 Advanced Modelling Portfolio
• CE00654-6 Hand Held Games Design
• CE01034-6 Advanced Modelling in the Games Engine

Option modules include

• CE00084-6 Audio for Computer Games
• CE00548-6 Advanced Multiplayer Online Games
• CE01037-6 Character Rigging for Games
• CE01142-6 Experimental Gameplay
• CE00531-6 Motion Capture Data Handling
• CE00747-6 Games Business and Legal Issues
• CE00852-6 Practical Games Strategies
• CE00769-6 Computer Games Marketing
• CE01107-6 Military Games Design & Development
• CE00767-6 Narrative for Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG's) 
   

For those wishing to pursue the MEng
award

Year 4

• CE00630-6 Project
• CE00275-7 Interface and Platform Development
• CE00274-7 Ludology 1
• CE00426-7 Ludology 2
• CE00653-7 Games Creation

Games Technology award handbook (PDF, file size: 1.52MB)

Graduates will typically work in the games industry as computer games animators, computer games 3D modellers. Your skills will allow you to progress within the industry to become computer games designers and level designers.

• Computer Games Design and Programming
• Games Concept Design
• Computer Games Programming
• Games Technical Art

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