Program Overview

Introduction to Games Design and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

The Games Design and Creative Writing BA (Hons) course is designed to help students develop their creative writing skills and focus on how they relate to games design and gameplay. This course will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the application of traditional story and narrative design and how it applies to games design and gameplay.

Key Information

• Course code: WW28
• Start date: September
• Subject area: Creative Writing
• Mode of study: 3 years full-time
• Fees:
  • UK: ｣9,535
  • International: ｣17,400

Overview

This course will help students develop their creative writing skills and focus on how they relate to games design and gameplay. Students will learn about the application of traditional story and narrative design and how it applies to games design and gameplay. The teaching team are experts in nurturing games talent, and students will benefit from their insight into the industry. Students will be introduced to ideas at the forefront of the discipline, as well as sharing their knowledge and understanding of professional practice.

Course Content

The course consists of compulsory and optional modules, including:

• Games Design 1: Introduction to Game Design Core: Element 2
• Games Studies 1A: Introduction to Game Studies
• Game Development 1A: Fundamentals of Prototyping
• Fiction 1: Introduction to Writing Fiction
• Poetry 1: Introduction to Writing Poetry
• Games Design 2: Mechanics & Economies
• Games Studies 2: Concepts & Analysis
• Professional Life
• Games development 2: Methodologies and Practices
• Game Genres
• Games Branding & Communications
• Life Writing I
• Ludomusicology
• Setting and World Design
• Screenwriting I
• Fiction II: Writing the Short Story
• Poetry II: Writing Contemporary Poetry
• Writing Genre: Horror, Sci-fi and Fantasy
• Creative Writing Special Project
• Games and Creative Writing Joint Project
• Games Studies 3: Theory of Games Design
• Major Project Commercial Games
• FM3608 Major Project Experimental Games
• Major Project Serious Games
• Major Project Team Project
• Major Project Traditional Games
• Major Project Film and Video Games
• Fiction III: Writing Modern Fiction
• Poetry III
• Screenwriting II: Film and Television
• Creative Careers

Careers and Your Future

The games design industry is booming, and it offers an excellent career path with plenty of opportunities for development and innovation. Students will learn how to design and prototype their own games, write games design documents, pitch games, and develop skills in digital asset creation, image manipulation, and 3D modeling relevant to design roles. The skills gained from this degree are applicable to other sectors, including project management, marketing, and web design.

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: A minimum of five GCSEs, including GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4) and either GCSE English Language (grade C/4) or GCSE English Literature (grade B/5)
• A-level: Standard Offer - GCE A level BBB, Contextual Offer - GCE A level BCC
• BTEC National Extended Diploma: Standard Offer - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM, Contextual Offer - BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DMM
• International Baccalaureate: Standard Offer - International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points, Contextual Offer - International Baccalaureate Diploma 28 points
• English language requirements: IELTS - 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas), Pearson - 59 (59 in all subscores), BrunELT - 63% (min 55% in all areas), TOEFL - 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Fees and Funding

• UK: ｣9,535 full-time
• International: ｣17,400 full-time
• Fees quoted are per year and may be subject to an annual increase.

Teaching and Learning

The course will be delivered through a combination of lectures, workshops, seminars, play sessions, and tutorials. Students will also use the online forum to discuss, share, and develop their knowledge. The teaching team are experts in nurturing games talent, and students will benefit from their insight into the industry.

Assessment and Feedback

Assessment is through practical and theoretical, group and individual, project coursework. This way of working and assessment will give students a firm foundation and preparation for their entry into the creative industries.