Computer Games Modelling and Animation with Foundation Year
Course overview
Build the skills and knowledge you need to apply for an exciting range of specialised 3D art roles Learn how to use Maya, Photoshop, Substance, Unreal Engine 4 and ZBrush as your core set of tools Have access to facilities equipped for games development including our XR (cross-reality) lab kitted out with specialist equipment Spend an optional year on industrial placement as part of your studies – a great experience that really sets you apart in the job market Benefit from the expertise of our teaching team who have fantastic links with industry Create a game as a team in your final year as part of the Game Development module
Key highlights
- Core tools include Maya, Photoshop, Substance, Unreal Engine 4 and ZBrush
- Access to games development facilities including a specialist XR lab
- Optional year-long industrial placement to strengthen employability
- Teaching team with strong links to the games industry
- Create a game as a team in the final-year Game Development module
- Prepares you for specialised 3D art roles in games
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to H…
- A-level: DDD — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Pass — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma…
- BTEC: MMP — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 72 A Level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- 3D Artist
- 3D Modeller
- Character Artist
- Environment Artist
- Games Animator
- Technical Artist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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