Institution code | NA |
Duration | 3 years |
Course type | Part-time |
Location | City College Plymouth |
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
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Conceptual Game Design (CITY1048)
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Human Computer Interaction (CITY1096)
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Programming for Games (CITY1114)
An understanding of the general principles and concepts of games programming will allow learners to apply 2D and 3D programming methods used in games.
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Programming Concepts (CITY1121)
An understanding of the general principles and concepts of programming will allow learners to create simple programs and test applications and produce appropriate documentation for simple applications
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Year 2
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Core modules
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2D and 3D Art for Computer Games (CITY1097)
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Game Narrative and Contextual Play (CITY1113)
An understanding of methods for implementing narrative through the contextualisation of game play and the game environment.
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Game Semiotics (CITY2104)
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Game Engines (CITY2125)
An understanding of methods for implementing narrative through the contextualisation of game play and the game environment
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Final year
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Core modules
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Game Production (CITY2045)
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Sound and Animation (CITY2126)
This module aims to develop a critical understanding of the role of sound and animation in the psychology of video games and immersion of play. Students will learn techniques for creating immersive sounds and music for their video games. Students will learn the principles of animation and rigging of 3D objects for inclusion in video games.
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Promotion and Enterprise (CITY2154)
To enable learners to understand the nature of the game industry, in order to identify areas for commercial development. To promote virtual networking, social media and promotion techniques in order to construct their own social networks and structures for the promotion and marketing of own game.
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Fees, costs and funding
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How to apply
Progression routes
Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.
For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree
Our partnership with City College Plymouth
Please contact City College Plymouth to apply for this course:
City College Plymouth
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
Tel: +441752305300
Email: info@cityplym.ac.uk
Help & enquiries
- Admission enquiries
- info@cityplym.ac.uk
- +44 1752 305786
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG- http://www.cityplym.ac.uk
Open days
Partner college open days
This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.
University of Plymouth open days
You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.
Studying with City College Plymouth
Find out more about studying at City College PlymouthJust one-and-a-half miles from the University of Plymouth, we’re one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, with a dynamic Students’ Union and Student Liaison Team.
