BA (Hons) Games Design and Development
BIMM University
Key Information
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Campus location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
This course is available at Screen and Film School Brighton UK (Brighton) and BIMM University.
Our brand-new BA (Hons) Games Design and Development degree is a comprehensive course that is tailored to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic games design industry.
You will have an understanding of how players interact with game systems and what motivates them, as well as use game engines to test your ideas. This will be done in the most adventurous way possible: there will be freedom to fail and learn from those mistakes that are made along g the way, all in the name of experience.
A multi-disciplinary approach that combines both gaming expertise and a theoretical understanding of game design and development will help you fully immerse yourself from the word go. Throughout the course, you will delve into the intricacies of the game development process, gaining insights into narrative design, mechanics, technical design, and level design pipelines.
At BIMM University, we understand that the real measure of success lies in your ability to find your place in the industry once you leave and this degree course will provide you with practical experiences and industry connections to help you make a seamless transition from the classroom to the professional world. Our dedicated Creative Technologies faculty, who are experienced industry professionals themselves, will guide and mentor you, ensuring you are well-prepared to embark on your journey as a game design and development expert.
Key Facts
- Mode of attendance: Full-time
- Length of course: 3 years
- Awarding institution: BIMM University
- Campus delivery: Brighton, Berlin
- UCAS code: G100
- Institution code: B39
- Language of study: English
- Final award: BA (Hons) Games Design and Development
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Early Confirmation Discount
An early confirmation discount for study in the UK of £2,000 or €2,000 for study in Germany or Ireland for each year of study is available to all international students ineligible for home (domestic) fees who have an offer to study with us at any of our campuses in the UK, Germany or Ireland.
Discount eligibility
To be eligible for the Early Confirmation Discount, you must:
- Be an overseas applicant ineligible for home (domestic) fees
- Apply and receive an offer to study a BIMM University course
- Accept your offer
- Pay your deposit, if applicable, by the deadline of 15th June 2024
- The scholarship will automatically be deducted from your fees when you enroll.
This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, offer, or scholarship.
Future Talent Scholarship
Launching for September 2024 entry, the new Future Talent Scholarships provide a full 3-year tuition fee for undergraduate students studying courses in music, film, acting, or creative technology. These scholarships are aimed at candidates from low-income households and/or groups under-represented in the creative industries. We are looking to support those who demonstrate talent in their chosen discipline, strong creative potential, and a high motivation for a career in the creative industries.
The scholarship offers financial support, a supportive training environment, and a skills and career development program designed to support progression to future careers in the creative industries.
Curriculum
Year 1
All students take the following core modules in their first year of study.
- The Creative Industries & You 1 - Finding Your Path
- Foundational Design
- Introduction to Game Engines
- Practice, Context, and Culture
- Introduction to Scripting
- Game Design Theory
- Narrative For Games
- Prototyping
Year 2
All students take the following core modules in their second year of study, plus two modules
*Please note that the offering of modules in individual Film Schools, in any given academic year, will be subject to the availability of resources and sufficient student interest.
- The Creative Industries & You 2 - Collaborative entrepreneurship
- World Building
- Understanding Players
- Interfaces and Menus UX/UI
- Advanced Scripting
- Procedural Workflows
- Character Design and Sculpting
- Shaders and Materials
- Environmental Storytelling
- Creativity, Identity, and Authenticity
- Game Studio
- Animation For Games
- Audio Design For Games
- Designing for Hardware
- VR/AR
Year 3
All students take the following core modules in their third (and final) year of study, plus one module.
*Please note that the offering of modules in individual Film Schools, in any given academic year, will be subject to the availability of resources and sufficient student interest.
- The Creative Industries & You 3 - Professional Portfolio
- Final Project
- Pre-Production
- Procedural Workflows 2
- Finance and Games Production
- UX/UI 2
- Worldbuilding
- Virtual Production for Film
- Animation for Games 2
- Advanced Shaders and Materials
- Production