During the course you will study key game design principles and theories that underpin the development of successful games. You will learn practical skills in game prototyping, ui design, level design, game testing and game narrative techniques.
During the course you will study key game design principles and theories that underpin the development of successful games. You will learn practical skills in game prototyping, ui design, level design, game testing and game narrative techniques.
Students will have the opportunity to create games for traditional and emerging platforms including contemporary technologies such as Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality devices allowing you to explore new possibilities in games. As games are developed in a highly collaborative environment you will learn essential teamwork and communication skills through the development of interdisciplinary group projects.
The aim course is to provide you with the necessary skills to fulfill a range of diverse employment opportunities in a rapidly growing area locally and internationally.
From The Last of Us to Angry Birds, PlayStation to mobile, the video games industry is the biggest entertainment market in the world. Game Designers are an integral part in the development of games and often develop the initial game ideas, structures, rules and gameplay features.
A highly creative course focused on the design and development of games utilising specialised tools and practices.
With this degree you could become:
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Structure and Content
The structure and content of the BDes Games Design during full time study are designed to maximise the acquisition of a creative and technical skill set across a 3 year period. Each module has a heavy emphasis on practice based content and outcome, with written components focusing on reflective reports and primary research into industry standards. There is also a firm focus on collaboration and team development, with two 40 credit points modules during the second year providing the opportunity for students to work on group projects. The final 80 credit points module will provide the opportunity to incorporate the skills acquired into an original project that reflects each individual student's professional interests and ambitions.
About Ulster University
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
History
Ulster University has its roots in various educational institutions in Northern Ireland, dating back to the mid-19th century. It officially became a university in 1984 when it was granted university status by the UK government.
Mission
Vision
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