Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Game Design

Overview

Dive into the creative and technical aspects of game creation with our BA (Hons) in Game Design. This comprehensive program covers everything from conceptual design and storytelling to user experience and project management, preparing you for a diverse range of careers in the thriving game industry.

What's Unique About This Course?

• Computer Games Design is part of our new multi-million pound, Screen School.
• On this course you will use a variety of specialist and industry-standard software packages.
• Our Animation Base room within Screen School is complete with Cintiq drawing pads as well as six Individual Stop Motion Animation Booths.

What Happens on the Course?

As a full-time student you will be studying three modules per semester which requires about 12 hours of attendance per week. The rest of the learning will be self-directed outside the formal sessions. You will study in well-equipped studios. The studios are accessible from 8 am to 8 pm. There are no formal exams and all assignments are based on briefs and assessed by coursework. You can always book a session with your tutors for a one to one meeting to discuss your progress and get individualized support.

Students who join our course come from various academic backgrounds. So, in the first year we introduce everyone to the fundamentals of game design and gradually build on that foundation in years two and three.

In Year 1 you will study the theory of game design and are introduced to the process and strategies involved. You will also study digital arts, level design, 3D modelling and interaction design through code.

In Year 2 you will build on the previous year and explore the world of serious games and game ethics and deign and present your own serious game. You will also study game audio which involves recording and editing your own sounds for games; will get involved in team production of a game and take a specific role within that team; improve your level design skills by designing and developing a more indicative game level using visual coding; and study 3D production through animation and modelling.

In Year 3 you have a lot of space and freedom to focus on your chosen areas of game design by negotiating the content of your various projects with your tutors. You will work on your final major project of your choice throughout the year. At the same time, you will be working on a client-based brief for a game and also choose an area to experiment with, this should be an area that you like and want to know more about. You can link your experimentation with your final major project. You will work on designing a game, usually as a member of a team and will be introduced to how to prepare for the world of work, this will include preparing a professional portfolio ready for taking to your interviews.

Modules and Assessment

All assessment on this course is based on coursework. There are no exams. You will be given an assignment brief at the beginning of the module. The assignment brief explains in detail what you are required to do, what you need to submit and when the deadline is. It also explains the criteria used to assess the assignment.

New £5m Screen School

Wolverhampton Screen School will be the ambitious epicentre for stimulating screen based culture, education, research and industrial development within the region and beyond.

Additional Information

BA (Hons) Computer Games Design

• The member of academic staff who leads this course is Faramarz Amiri.
• For more information our facilities here.
• For more information about Computer Games Design at Wolverhampton, please visit our website:

Wolverhampton School of Art

• For more information about the Wolverhampton School of Art: visit our home page.
• Discover more about our outstanding facilities – visit our facilities pages.
• Learn about the creative industries and everything we do to make your creative career a reality on our Creative Futures page.
• Check out the work of our 2023 graduating students on our Degree Show and MA Show pages.
• Find out what our students say – view testimonies from successful graduates on our Case Studies page.
• Research – learn about the Centre for Art and Design Research and Experimentation (CADRE) and FEINART, our ambitious and innovative pan European training network.
• Wolverhampton School of Art hosted the prestigious British Art Show 9 in 2022.
• Artsfest – our established programme of arts and cultural events continues to bring you the very best this region has to offer.

Every year our students show their work in the Final Year Show.

Potential Career Paths

• Game Designer
• Level Designer
• Narrative Designer
• UI/UX Designer
• Game Producer
• Concept Artist
• Game Animator

What Our Students Say

Graduate Success - Jason Barlow graduated in 2011:

Jason Barlow graduated from the University of Wolverhampton in 2011 and is now using the skills learned on his degree to lead a team of animators and 3D artists at a virtual reality simulation company.

Funding

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment , confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points including a level 3 qualification in Art and Design.

• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• UAL L3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design or Creative Media Production & Technology - grade M

Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.

Other Requirements

Those meeting the entry requirements may be shortlisted for a Portfolio Review. Further details can be found at https://www.wlv.ac.uk/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/subject-specific-applications/. Applicants will also be required to provide satisfactory reference.

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see https://www.wlv.ac.uk/how-to-apply/4---after-youve-applied/ for further information.

Course Fees and Finance

Location	Mode	Fee	Year
Home	Full-time	£9250 per year
Home	Full-time	£9535 per year
Home	Part-time	£4625 per year#
Home	Part-time	£4768 per year#
International	Full-time	£14950 per year
International	Full-time	£15995 per year

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

How We Compare

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Full-time Course

• 66%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 83%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
• 80%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

Part-time Course

• 100%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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