BA (Hons) Games Development (Art) Bachelor's degree at Huddersfield

The module explores methods and practices around concept development and generating ideas for games. We aim to develop your understanding of game concepts, rules and mechanics through evaluation and critique of traditional and computer games, as well as gaining practical skills in the development and refinement or original concepts including formal iterative design methods, design documentation and visual and verbal presentation skills.

The Games industry relies on professionals who work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. This module gives you an early experience of both developing game assets and working as part of a team in which such artefacts are planned, designed, implemented and evaluated. The module aims to provide you with an understanding of industry best practices within the games industry. This includes reflective and peer assessment of contribution to the team effort. You will gain introductory experience of a

The module has been designed to introduce you to the principles of 3D asset creation for current generation video games and integration into games engines. During the module you will examine workflows for specific platforms and technologies, while developing an understanding of the requirements of developing assets to specific design briefs and styles.

The aim of this module is to provide you with a range of core transferrable skills that you will need in your studies and, looking further ahead, in your career. The module focuses on broadening your understanding of Computer Games Development/Design by exploring cutting edge technologies, innovation, research and career opportunities in the context of the Games industry. The first part of the module explores the support and resources available to you at the university, leading to the creation o

The module aims to develop your technical skills and knowledge in game engine prototyping, using a state-of-the-art game engine, to design and develop a game prototype. Practical studio themes will be developed by tutors which are aimed at helping you to gain an understanding of how the theory fits in with computer games design. You will be introduced to the concepts and principles that underpin the creation of game prototypes and will use a visual scripting language to control actions, interact

The module will introduce you to the practical principles and theoretical knowledge of creating digital 3D characters. Examining a broad range of applications for 3D production and optimisation for games development you will create your own characters, from introductory models to complete character production pipeline.

This module builds on prior knowledge gained in previous study of game engines. You will be introduced to principles and good practices when designing and prototyping for game building. It will explore how assets and levels may be designed, created, imported and manipulated in (an) industry standard gaming environment(s). The module will then progress your understanding of scripting using an object-based language and will equip you with the skills to script interactions, actions and animations.

You will partake in multiple weeklong game jams, working as part of a team to design, develop and produce a game. The module will allow you to develop your understanding and practical abilities in games production processes on both a technical and professional level, with a strong focus on team and communication skills and encouraging an active approach to individual professional development and team responsibilities. You and your team are expected to conform to professional working standards an

This module gives you the opportunity to develop and demonstrate a mix of practical and conceptual skills. The module focuses on the requirements for hard surface modelling techniques and 3D environment creation processes. Studio sessions will be used to introduce and discuss a range of theory and examples of current practice regarding environmental design processes. You will work individually to undertake practical assignments and develop your analysis and production skills through practice; us

This module provides an opportunity for you to develop your understanding of the process, practice and production of visual assets for game production; exploring creative, conceptual and technical approaches to asset production in relation to your field of study. The module will introduce a range of approaches, techniques, and frameworks. You will develop your visual literacy and production skills through practice; using a combination of traditional (paper based) and DCC tools and techniques in

You will examine the development of character development focusing particularly on the production and planning of 3D characters for games. You will develop the skillset of design and development of characters ranging from conceptual design, sculpting and texturing to final production of rigging for animation and game engine implementation.

This module aims to: - provide the skills, facilities and support to enable students to set up and run their own business or freelance service during their sandwich year. - enable students to apply and test their knowledge and skills (including both creative and personal skills) as developed through their studies to date. - give students experience of working in a self-employed capacity in their chosen industry as appropriate to their pathway. - provide opportunities for personal development in

This module is driven by you. You are asked to select a problem to solve which is relevant to your degree, and of appropriate scope and depth to be tackled within a timeframe of 30 weeks. Carrying out the project enables you to develop and demonstrate your ability to undertake research, manage time, use your initiative, learn independently, discuss and write convincingly on a subject requiring independent learning. A supervisor will support you throughout your project. You'll use your existing k