COURSE CURRICULUM

The Computer Games Design with Animation degree offers a comprehensive blend of technical and creative skills, preparing students to excel in the gaming industry by creating engaging animated characters and immersive environments. In the first year, students develop foundational knowledge in 3D game props production, asset creation, games animation, design, and mechanics prototyping, alongside project management skills tailored to game development. These modules lay the groundwork for understanding both the artistic and practical elements of game animation.In the second year, the focus deepens with a dedicated module on hand-keyed animation, enabling students to master traditional animation techniques that are essential for creating lifelike, fluid movements in characters. Additionally, students participate in a junior collaborative games development project, encouraging teamwork and real-world game production experience by working with peers from various game-related disciplines.The final year includes advanced modules such as body mechanics for animators, which focuses on the physical realism of character movements, and procedural development and visual effects (VFX), where students explore dynamic and automated animation techniques and special effects that enhance gameplay and visual storytelling. The major component of the final year is the games development project, a substantial independent undertaking where students apply all their acquired skills to create a polished, professional-quality game or animation portfolio piece.Throughout the course, students benefit from hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques, supported by expert teaching staff with backgrounds in professional game design and animation. This structure ensures graduates are well-equipped for careers not only in games but also in related fields such as film, virtual production, and digital media, with a strong portfolio and practical skills highly valued by employers.