MA Animation for Computer Games
(MA/MFA, 12 Months)
For a position in Game Design
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Computer Games courses at Sheffield Hallam
Entertainment
software is a booming and expanding sector. The industry has a
multi-billion pound turnover and growth areas include design and
development of computer games, interactive TV and mobile communication.
The games industry requires skilled engineers with a good business
approach, our courses have been developed with to meet the
entertainment industry needs.
Undergraduate Courses
You have a choice of studying full-time over 3 years, or for 4 years sandwich - undertaking a one year industrial placement in between the 2nd and final years. We encourage all students to undertake a placement. The Professional Experience and Employment Unit (PEEU) will help you find a placement. The following links will take you to the course summary in the online prospectus
BSc Games Software Development
- This is a four-year technical course covering C++ programming, 3D
graphics, DirectX, OpenGL, software engineering techniques, project
management and mathematics. Includes 1 year industrial placement.
BA Games Design
- A four-year course for those with artistic talents, covering process
of games design and producing graphics and other digital content for
games. Also provides an awareness of the games industry, animation and
photography skills. Includes 1 year industrial placement.
NEW FOR 2008 - MComp Computer Games - new Master of Computing course combining undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Related areas:
Creative media (film and animation) courses
Graphics and multimedia courses
Software development courses
Postgraduate Courses
These
are courses for students already having a first degree (BSc or BA) in
games or related areas, such as computer science, mathematics, art or
design. These courses are 12 months duration. Full time fees are
typically £3800 for UK and EU students and £8400 for international
students.
Both postgraduate courses have strong input
from national and local games companies, and students are invited to
participate in project work with our industry partners.
MSc Games Software Development
- Next intake September 2008 - This is a technical course covering
advanced C++ programming, 3D graphics and special effects, games
console programming, project management, human-computer interaction for
games and games technologies. This course is aimed at students wanting
a career as a games programmer.
MA Animation for Computer Games
- Next intake September 2008 - This is an advanced course for those
with artistic talents, who want to join the games industry as an
artist, animator or designer. The course covers fundamental
hand-drawing skills, animation and character design (computer-based),
special effects and the games design process.
