14/12/2010

UCAS Uni Choises

University of Derby
Course Title - Computer games modelling and animation
Course Level - BA Honours
Entry Requirements - 240 UCAS points

Description
It's a degree concentrating mainly on the production of art related assets for computer games. You will learn traditional core skills alongside industry standard practice in modelling, texturing and animation.  This will be encouraged on by using real time engines to demonstrate your work within a gaming context. As in industry, you'll use your skills collaboratively. You'll create game content in teams as well as getting the opportunity to work with programmers from the Computer games programming course
You will get the opportunity to develop your understanding of games as a visual medium, technical theory of game art production, and the relationship between art and gameplay mechanics

Type of Work
Stage 1
·         2D digital techniques
·         Computer games modelling
·         Game design for artists
·         Intro to 3d modelling
·         Intro to animation for games artists
·         Professional studies
·         Visual studies 1 + 2
Stage 2
·         Applied drawing and visualisation
·         Character development and animation
·         Computer games studies
·         Professional studies through game art development
·         Real time rendering
Stage 3
·         Advanced lighting and rendering techniques
·         Independent studies for game artists
·         Issues in games
·         Professional practice for games artists

Why I would like this course
Animation that focuses on the main industry I wish to pursue a career in , and offers indepth 3d experimentation , application and knowledge

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