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University of Plymouth: Game Design
| Institution | University of Plymouth View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Art, Design and Architecture |
| Web | https://www.plymouth.ac.uk |
| admissions@plymouth.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 1752 585858 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Take your skills to the next level with MA Game Design. This course provides a mix of industry skills, set within a critical and creative framework. Refine 3D modeling, 2D art and animation skills, along with level design and gameplay coding. Use game and media theory to inform your practical work, and design processes to innovate within the field. Games industry experts will guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory, and industrial contexts.
The course is supported by cutting edge facilities, from the Immersive Media Lab, that incorporates Motion Capture, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality and Full Dome technologies, to the Make Lab hacking and prototyping space and Digital Fabrication Labs. The course boasts state-of-the art gaming PC suites, as well as a fleet of Apple Macs, running Unity, Unreal, Maya, Subtance Painter and Z Brush, as well Adobe CC.
During the Masters you will develop your portfolio, and in the final module, work as a team to produce and ship a fully-fledged game. In a friendly and vibrant setting, you will learn industry-standard software and practices, and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and VR headsets. Create living worlds, working individually and teaming-up with other students.
Game, Development, Design, Art, Programming, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Gamification, Ludology, Play, Interaction
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Degree in a Game Arts & Design, or Digital Media Design related field is desirable. A lower degree may be considered by interview. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. International applicants must meet the University’s language requirements. The minimum IELTS score for entry is an average of 6.5 overall, and 5.5 on all individual elements. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Summary
Take your skills to the next level with our Game Design programme. Refine 3D modelling, 2D art and animation skills, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory and industrial contexts. You learn relevant theory and contemporary practices in a friendly collaborative setting and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and virtual reality headsets.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 honours degree in Game Design or similar design-related discipline, such as Digital Media Design, Computer Graphics, Software, Games Development, or VR Design. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work and may be invited to attend a short interview with the academic team. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Summary
Take your skills to the next level with MA Game Design. This course provides a mix of industry skills, set within a critical and creative framework. Refine 3D modeling, 2D art and animation skills, along with level design and gameplay coding. Use game and media theory to inform your practical work, and design processes to innovate within the field. Games industry experts will guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory, and industrial contexts.
The course is supported by cutting edge facilities, from the Immersive Media Lab, that incorporates Motion Capture, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality and Full Dome technologies, to the Make Lab hacking and prototyping space and Digital Fabrication Labs. The course boasts state-of-the art gaming PC suites, as well as a fleet of Apple Macs, running Unity, Unreal, Maya, Subtance Painter and Z Brush, as well Adobe CC.
During the Masters you will develop your portfolio, and in the final module, work as a team to produce and ship a fully-fledged game. In a friendly and vibrant setting, you will learn industry-standard software and practices, and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and VR headsets. Create living worlds, working individually and teaming-up with other students.
Game, Development, Design, Art, Programming, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Gamification, Ludology, Play, Interaction
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Degree in a Game Arts & Design, or Digital Media Design related field is desirable. A lower degree may be considered by interview. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. International applicants must meet the University’s language requirements. The minimum IELTS score for entry is an average of 6.5 overall, and 5.5 on all individual elements. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Summary
Take your skills to the next level with our Game Design programme. Refine 3D modelling, 2D art and animation skills, level design and gameplay coding. Games industry experts guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory and industrial contexts. You learn relevant theory and contemporary practices in a friendly collaborative setting and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and virtual reality headsets.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:2 honours degree in Game Design or similar design-related discipline, such as Digital Media Design, Computer Graphics, Software, Games Development, or VR Design. All applicants are required to submit a portfolio of work and may be invited to attend a short interview with the academic team. Candidates whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
Summary
Take your skills to the next level with MA Game Design. This course provides a mix of industry skills, set within a critical and creative framework. Refine 3D modeling, 2D art and animation skills, along with level design and gameplay coding. Use game and media theory to inform your practical work, and design processes to innovate within the field. Games industry experts will guide you through aspects of game design and development, game theory, and industrial contexts.
The course is supported by cutting edge facilities, from the Immersive Media Lab, that incorporates Motion Capture, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality and Full Dome technologies, to the Make Lab hacking and prototyping space and Digital Fabrication Labs. The course boasts state-of-the art gaming PC suites, as well as a fleet of Apple Macs, running Unity, Unreal, Maya, Subtance Painter and Z Brush, as well Adobe CC.
During the Masters you will develop your portfolio, and in the final module, work as a team to produce and ship a fully-fledged game. In a friendly and vibrant setting, you will learn industry-standard software and practices, and have access to the latest hardware, including high-spec gaming PCs and VR headsets. Create living worlds, working individually and teaming-up with other students.
Game, Development, Design, Art, Programming, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, Gamification, Ludology, Play, Interaction
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 Degree in a Game Arts & Design, or Digital Media Design related field is desirable. A lower degree may be considered by interview. Graduates from other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis. International applicants must meet the University’s language requirements. The minimum IELTS score for entry is an average of 6.5 overall, and 5.5 on all individual elements. |
| Location | Main Site Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA |
About us
At the University of Plymouth, we are proud to be one of only a select number of UK universities to achieve triple gold – gold overall and gold for both underpinning aspects: student experience and student outcomes (Teaching Excellence Framework, 2023).
Set in the middle of beautiful countryside and stunning sandy beaches, we also have a unique and special location to match your award-winning education. The city has been found to be 46% cheaper than London in terms of day-to-day …
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