ABOUT THE COURSE
Fascinated by the technology behind computer games? This professionally-focused gaming degree supports you to develop the skills required to design and create “code” for games through underlying tools and technologies – helping prepare you for a fantastic career at the forefront of the gaming industry.
Alongside programming skills, you’ll study areas including maths for games, scripting for game engines, console development and computational thinking. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with students studying games art and design, giving you a broad comprehension and appreciation of gaming skills that will put you in the best possible position to start a career in this growing industry after graduation.
Throughout your studies you will learn in our high-specification industry grade labs, enabling you to learn the tools and techniques of game development, from the basics of programming through to publishing a completed game. These labs offer all of the specialist software you’ll need including; Visual Studio, DirectX, OpenGL, Github, UDK 4.0, Unity, Photoshop, 3D studio max, Maya and ZBrush.
You’ll be taught by highly experienced academics with vast experience of the gaming industry, and excellent industry links. These close links enable you to benefit from a range of guest lectures throughout your studies, and gain valuable critiques on your work. Recent speakers have included representatives from Stainless Games, Unity and Aardvark Swift.
There is also the opportunity to attend conferences and events, and even get involved in competitions such as Gamejams, helping you to build vital industry contacts and hone your practical skills.
YOUR FUTURE
Suitable roles for graduates include:
- Gameplay programmer
- User interface programmer
- Graphics programmer
- Systems programmer
- Tools programmer
- Gameplay tester
- Web developer
- Software engineer
- Programming/analyst.
INDUSTRY LINKS
At Solent, our excellent industry links play a key part in student development, and past students have had the opportunity to work on live briefs for real clients. In addition, our academic team is formed of expert professionals who have wide-ranging experience in video game technology and the gaming industry.
The subject area has industry advisory board, and extensive links to regional game developers. Companies represented included: Sony Computer Games Europe, Unity Technologies, Sumo Digital, Bitmap Bureau, Stainless Games, Aardvark Swift.
PLACEMENTS
During your studies you will be encouraged to gain work experience alongside your course to hone your practical skills and enhance your future career prospects. The course also offers a one year placement variant between years two and three, and the course team’s close industry links often provide support in organising placements.
Previous placements have included roles at Unity, Double Helix, Scruffalots and Delta Dawn Games.
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