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Computer Games (Art and Animation) BSc

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Computer Games (Art and Animation) BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      2.4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      full time

    • Start Date:

      16 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 1820 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 1820

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Glasgow Caledonian University

    Glasgow Caledonian University was founded in 1875, as The Queen’s College, Glasgow. Nearly 100 years later, in 1971, Glasgow Polytechnic was formed. It was one of the first schools in Scotland to offer degrees in Engineering, Science and the Humanities, though they were externally validated until 1993. Queen Elizabeth II became patron of Glasgow Polytechnic […]

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    Course Summary

    A BSc in Computer Games (Art and Animation) from Glasgow Caledonian University will pave the way towards an exciting, lucrative career in creating visual elements for the video games industry.

     

    You’ll gain not just a great deal of technical knowledge but also career-oriented practical skills that employers demand. These will include becoming familiar with the university’s virtual reality lab, user experience lab, motion capture set-up, 3D laser scanning tools, game design studio, audio recording studio, art studio and HD video production suite.

     

    As you progress through the modules, you’ll be able to take part in several Integrated Projects, which will give you experience working in modern, interdisciplinary teams.

     

    This course also conveys a wide range of ‘general employability’ skills which will make you more competitive as a job applicant. These include leadership skills, problem solving, team work, communication and the option of work placement later in the program.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 2 to 4 years at full time. Entry into the program at years 2 or 3 require advanced qualifications, such as an HNC or an HND. See the Entry Requirements section for a link to more information on this.

     

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Introduction to Games Design
    • Introduction to Animation
    • Integrated Project 1
    • Fundamentals of 3D Modelling
    • Drawing for Design
    • Digital Photography & Image Manipulation

     

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Introduction to Games Programming
    • Introduction to 3D Animation
    • Integrated Project 2
    • Human Computer Interaction
    • Games Design 1
    • 3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting

     

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • User Psychology
    • Research Skills & Professional Issues
    • Integrated Project 3
    • Games Preproduction Workshop
    • Advanced Character Animation
    • 3D Production for Industry

     

    Year 4 Modules Include:

    • Portfolio
    • Industrial Practice
    • Honours Project
    • Creative Practice
    • Advanced 3D Visualisation & Animation

     

    The Industrial Practice module will be an excellent opportunity to gain real world working skills, and to impress a potential employer.

    Learning And Teaching

    GCU’s teaching methods are varied, and chosen to support the subject matter presented in each module. In most cases, the teaching staff are themselves heavily involved in the topic, having delivered relevant research and scholarly activity on the matter, or actively providing consultation services to commercial and industrial clients. In addition, you’ll be encouraged to participate in the Scottish Game Jam, an annual competition held on campus at Glasgow Caledonian University.

    Career Possibilities

    Any Computing degree from Glasgow Caledonian University will make you a very competitive candidate for a wide range of roles. This degree, however, gives you an in-depth understanding of the creative aspects of this industry, and most of GCU’s Computer Games (Art and Animation) graduates take on roles in the creative industries. Many recent graduates have taken roles with national and international organisations like Guerrilla Games, Sony, Electronic Arts and Rockstar.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 4 year BSc degree.

     

    Applicants must typically have earned 3 A Levels at CCC or better, or the international equivalent. The full list of qualifications can be found here.

     

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. A good IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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