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Wrexham University: Computer Game Development

Institution Wrexham University View institution profile
Department School of Applied Science, Computing and Engineering
Web http://wrexham.ac.uk
Email enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk
Telephone 01978 293439
Study type Taught

Summary

This course delivers the expertise required to professionalise the design and development of technical elements for highly polished game projects. The course facilitates graduates in games programming, AI design, game design, game engines, and game-based research to build a professional technical portfolio with an enhanced specialist skill set.

You will: Gain valuable experience and insight by having the creative freedom to manage the development of your own game projects Have full access to the Creative Industries Building, including primary access to our modern Game Development Suite, Design Studio, Podcast Suite, and TV Studio Enjoy the benefits of close industry engagement with regular visits, notable guest speakers, presentations, discussion groups, and social events Benefit from our internal Mentorship system, providing the opportunity to be matched with an experienced postgraduate student Build a strong set of critical employability skills across technical and professional areas to support you into industry or self-employment Join the flourishing network of Welsh creatives

Key Course Features: This course emphasises projects and portfolio work to allow you to demonstrate skills through content development and portfolio pieces. The course will train you in the character and creature production workflows, from the concept phase through to full game engine implementation. Explore Game Engine technologies with a focus on the use Unreal Engine 5 to create highly detailed real-time Environmental Art. Develop strong 2D & 3D design work, including Software packages such as Adobe Suite, Autodesk Maya, Substance Painter, and ZBrush. Collaborate with students across the Games and Media department to put together highly specialised teams with strengths in programming, design, art, and audio.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

Wrexham University

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Wrexham University has a long-standing heritage rooted in innovation, accessibility and community engagement. Founded in 1887 as the Wrexham School of Science and Art, the institution has evolved into a modern, career-focused university dedicated to empowering students from all walks of life.

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