Program Overview

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Games Technology FdSc

The Games Technology foundation degree has been designed to meet the demands of the industry, allowing students to experience the core roles and learn the skills required for a graduate career in Games Technology.

About this Course

This course is a foundation degree that focuses on the multidisciplinary aspects of the games industry, including games architecture, asset production, games design, and the games industry. Students will learn about these topics using specialist, industry-standard hardware and software.

Key Features

• Gain hands-on industry experience while studying, with industry opportunities built into the course to ensure graduates have the practical skills needed to succeed in the industry.
• Use industry-standard equipment, including Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk, and Wacom tablets.
• Work on live briefs set by industry giants to boost CV and industry connections.
• Study in the heart of Nottingham, one of Europe's top 25 student cities.

What You'll Study

This game technology degree has been designed to meet the demands of the industry, allowing students to experience the core roles and learn the skills required for a graduate career in games technology.

Module Information

The course includes the following core modules:

Games Architecture

This module introduces students to the technologies and practices that underpin the creation of a game technology product during its development phase.

• 40 credits

Asset Production for Games

This module introduces students to audio and visual technologies and their use in the creation of assets for interactive games.

• 40 credits

Games Industry

Understanding global markets and demographics is vital when developing games technology products.

• 20 credits

Games Design

An understanding of the fundamentals of game mechanics is important in the creation of a Games Technology product.

• 20 credits

Games Development and Realisation

This module focuses on the creation of industry standard technical documentation as part of the games development pipeline.

• 20 credits

Level Production

This module aims to build techniques and develop students' understanding gained in the use of industry standard Games Engines in the creation of a games level.

• 40 credits

Industry Practice

During this module, students will undertake appropriate self-directed projects, working collaboratively on creative work.

• 20 credits

How You're Taught

Teaching and learning experiences will include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Group tutorials
• Personal tutorials
• Presentations and pitches
• Teamworking
• Independent learning
• Visiting industry professionals

Showcase

Students will be given the opportunity to exhibit their work during their time at NTU to members of the creative industries.

Assessment

Forms of assessment include:

• Practical assessments
• Portfolio building
• Case studies
• Lab report
• Reflective journals
• Formal essay
• Presentations

Entry Requirements

UK Students

• Standard offer: 64 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications
• Contextual offer: 56 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications

Additional Requirements for UK Students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Fees and Funding

UK Students

• £9,790 per year
• Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and may change in future years of study.

International Students

This course is not suitable for international applicants.

Careers and Employability

After completing the foundation degree, students will have the chance to top up to BA (Hons) Games Art at NTU or go straight into industry.

Connecting with Industry

Industry professionals visit the course to guest lecture and share their experiences.

Work Placement and Internship Opportunities

One of the features of this course is the strong opportunity for work-based learning that is embedded into the curriculum.

Campus and Facilities

On this course, students will study across various facilities located on the City Campus, with access to:

• Industry-standard workstation PCs
• Specialist software
• Wacom Cintiq 13HD Touch Tablets
• Foley recording room
• Audio production and recording equipment
• Games consoles
• Unreal Engine 5
• Autodesk Maya
• Games Consoles and controllers
• Autodesk 3DS Max
• Wacom Cintiq 13HD Graphics Tablets
• Autodesk Mudbox
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Ergonomic gaming keyboards and mice
• Quixel 2.0
• Industry standard workstation computers.