Games Animation, Modelling and Effects BSc (Full-time) | Bachelor's degree | Computer Science & IT | On Campus | 3 years | London Metropolitan University | United Kingdom
The Games Animation, Modelling and Effects (GAME) BSc course is an innovative undergraduate degree that will provide you with the creative skills needed by the games industry.
As an artist you will develop your computer graphics skills, both artistically and technically. You'll learn about subjects including modelling, rigging, animation, texturing, lights/cameras, visual effects (VFX) and rendering.
A number of core modules are provided as part of the degree, to enable game artists and game Program rs to work together so they can achieve common goals: such an approach is fundamental to the workflow within the games industry. In addition, both groups will also work with each other using their specialist art/programming skills to design and produce joint collaborative games.
Successful completion of the course will prepare artists for a range of positions from concept, technical, texture and VFX artist to character/model builder, animator and graphic designer.
Designed with computer games professionals, as well as games industry body TIGA - this innovative degree will enable artists to develop their computer graphics skills, both artistically and technically - including modelling, rigging, animation, rendering, texturing, lights/cameras and visual effects (VFX).
With this undergraduate degree, you'll gain an excellent education in the area of games design and development. Each module has been designed with your computer games career in mind.
As well as exploring specialist artistic skills (concept artwork, 2D/3D assets, character models, animation, textures, VFX and rendering) you'll also develop problem solving, communication skills, and an awareness of the ethical responsibilities that a technical artist must consider.
There will also be opportunities for artists to collaborate with Program rs on joint projects, as well as internships with external clients, giving you the chance to build up your portfolio and gain hands-on experience.
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