Subject Intent: Why Creative Digital Media Practice: Games Design?
Game Design will allow learners to develop a wide range of skills by devising game concepts from initial creative ideas through the pre-production, production and testing of games phases using digital technology. Learners will also gain a broader knowledge of the games industry and the roles and careers offered which is beneficial for progression to university courses or employment within the games sector. This course addresses the shortage of game designers & developers within the Leeds City Region.
What will I study?
- A1: Skills Development – develop different media skills relating to games design. Using industry standard software, you will learn how to create 3D models for specifics projects, as well as exploring and developing the skills to create environments, levels and animations for games.
- A2: Creative Project – in response to a brief, you will plan, develop and produce a major media product, applying the skills you learned in A1 to create a playable level from a game.
Creative Digital Media Practice: Games Design
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What are lessons like in this subject?
Through a series of practical workshops and creative projects, you will develop the skills required to work towards a career in the games industry. Some of the things you will cover in lessons are 3D modelling software, how to use a game engine, 2D animation techniques and sound production for games. As well as this, you will work on researching, developing and pitching ideas for your own projects. Lessons are a combination of practical, teacher-led workshops, theoretical delivery and creative project work. Sometimes you might be working in small groups but much of the work is done independently. We also have links with local games designers who will give you feedback on your ideas. We also visit games expos to see the latest innovations and universities to explore what degree courses are available in games design.
What our
students
I really enjoy the practical side of Games Design where we were given many opportunities to explore 3D modelling and also given the chance to plan out and begin making our own game! The course has even made me now want to continue Games Design at university.
Toby Poynton, The Hayfield School
