Games Design

About this programme

Build your creative and technical skills to design, develop and take your own games to market. Enjoy hands-on experiences at gaming events, submit your work to national competitions such as Tranzfuser , and connect with industry experts. Use top-quality labs with Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite and build your network within the games industry . Attend major gaming events with the opportunity to showcase your games with Tranzfuser and Game Talent Wales. Build networks and gain opportunities through strong ties to the games industry. (with our alumni working at international studios worldwide) Access industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine, Unity, Version Control, Autodesk Suite, and Adobe Suite. Start by exploring the essentials and creating games immediately. In your first six weeks, you'll craft your debut game and build at least three by year’s end. With practical modules on Level Design, Game Mechanics and World Building, you’ll blend creativity with technical skills from the start. Create digital prototypes and explore game structures, mechanics and narratives. Experiment with rules and aesthetics while developing, pitching and producing games through projects. Develop and produce a game in groups, focusing on mechanics and iterative design. Use research, experimentation and feedback. Boost skills through studio work and an immersive project. Explore game design theory with hands-on engine work. Create levels by focusing on planning, playtesting and iterative design. Develop and showcase through independent and joint learning.