FdSc 3D Art and Games Development Foundation degree at Coleg Llandrillo

This module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of environment art, covering core concepts such as blockouts, trim sheets, and modular kits. Students will develop practical skills in creating realistic and stylised environment components, while also exploring key principles of storytelling within game environments.

The module is designed to introduce students to the principles of designing engaging gameplay and interactive experiences. Students will be guided through various methods of designing games and overall gameplay, including level and world creation. The module will also include best practices in UX design, designing with accessibility, gameplay, system design and monetisation strategies.

The module is designed to develop and strengthen the student's ability to research and support their projects and justify their decisions. Through the use of sustained research, academic writing, academic conventions and the introduction to critical thought.

The aim of this module is to introduce a wider knowledge of the games industry and how to participate within it, whilst looking at how to improve and develop student soft skills. The module will cover employability aspects as well as looking at the growing indie scene and the benefits of being self-employed. The module will introduce growing projects within the industry such as Tranzfuser, UK Games Fund, Grads in Games, and Global Game Jams and how they support students and why they should look

This module introduces the fundamental techniques of 3D modeling, focusing on creating assets for games. Students will explore a range of workflows, while gaining a solid understanding of geometric theory and a variety of modelling practices. Through hands-on practice, students will develop the skills to produce optimised, high-quality 3D models, suitable for both high and low poly applications.

This module aims to introduce the core skills of 3D Animation. Students will explore and make use of the 12 principles of animation, focusing on preparing animations for use in game engines and other creative platforms.

This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts and practices in games development using a games engine. Students will learn how to create interactive gameplay by applying core programming techniques, including scripting and event handling. The module provides a strong foundation in coding principles required for building gameplay mechanics and engaging user experiences.

This module explores the principles and practices of user experience (UX) design in games. Students will develop skills to design and implement user interfaces (UI), pause systems, audio integration, in-engine animations, and visual effects. Emphasis is placed on enhancing player engagement and immersion through intuitive and responsive game features.

This module aims to enable students to fully light, render and present their work to a professional level. Students will further develop knowledge and understanding of the lighting process for varying outcomes, and the rendering process that allows them to be viewed.

This module introduces the fundamental techniques and principles of character design, focusing on what makes a character suitable for games. Students l explore the importance of edge flow, topology, and UV mapping in creating characters optimised for games.

This module will extend the students existing knowledge of games design and development. Building on these two disciplines, students will be able to develop original games that vary in complexity. Students will learn how to properly scope a project, and be able to plan, create and test the completed projects to at least a beta stage of development. Students will learn about NPC behaviours, and creating gameplay that responds to user play styles.

The module aims to enable students to apply a range of research skills appropriate to study of the creative industries in general and games development in particular. Through the creation of a proposal and academic poster, the module will prepare them for either further studies at Level 6 or career related research.

This module aims to give students practical experience of planning and executing a games project whilst following a chosen methodology. Students will be taught a variety of current working methods and be expected to make an informed choice on which methodology would suit their group project. Working as a group allows a larger project to be accomplished than would be feasible working alone. Individuals will contribute to the initial design of the project and then carry out agreed tasks towards th

This module introduces students to the development of applications across mobile, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR) platforms. Students will explore the unique features, challenges, and opportunities of each platform through practical experimentation. By the end of the module, they will design and develop a basic application for a chosen platform, applying industry-relevant skills and methodologies. Students will learn the correct approach to developing content for mixed reality a

This module focuses on the design and creation of 3D props. Students will examine various design principles to create functional and visually compelling assets. Emphasis will be placed on pipeline integration and the influence of historical and cultural contexts in crafting meaningful and immersive props.

This module aims to further develop the student's ability to create textures and materials that they can apply to existing models. Students will understand the processes of creating PBR materials and textures from scratch, and make use of relevant industry standard software to aid in the process.