Computer Game Development

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School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering · Computing

This course delivers the expertise required to professionalise the design and development of technical elements for highly polished game projects. The course facilitates graduates in games programming, AI design, game design, game engines, and game-based research to build a professional technical portfolio with an enhanced specialist skill set. You will: Gain valuable experience and insight by having the creative freedom to manage the development of your own game projects Have full access to the Creative Industries Building, including primary access to our modern Game Development Suite, Design Studio, Podcast Suite, and TV Studio Enjoy the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, notable guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups, and social events Benefit from our internal Mentorship system, providing the opportunity to be matched with an experienced postgraduate student Build a strong set of critical employability skills across technical and professional areas to support you into industry or self-employment Join the flourishing network of Welsh creatives Key Features This course delivers the expertise required to professionalise the design and development of technical elements for highly polished game projects. The course facilitates graduates in games programming, AI design, game design, game engines, and game-based research to build a professional technical portfolio with an enhanced specialist skill set. This course will: - Emphasise projects and coursework to allow students to demonstrate skills through content development and portfolio work. - Train you in the full technical workflow of advanced games programming and AI, including the use of Game Engine scripting in both C++ and visual forms. - Encourage funding opportunities such as Tranzfuser that will support and fund indie studio start-ups. - Explore Game Engine technologies with a focus on the use Unreal Engine 5 to create highly polished game products. - Develop strong 2D & 3D development work, including Software packages such as Adobe Suite, Autodesk Maya and Substance Painter. - Facilitate postgraduate level research opportunities within the subject area of Games & Media. - Utilise full access to the Creative Industries Building, including primary access to our modern Game Development Suite, Design Studio, Podcast Suite and TV Studio. - Enable you to take part in an optional internal Mentorship system – you will have the opportunity to be matched with undergraduate students to support and share your experiences. - Enjoy the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, notable guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups and social events. - Enhance a strong set of critical employability skills across technical and professional areas to support you into industry or self-employment.

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