Master of Arts - Game Development - Design (Professional Placement)

专业介绍

This course focuses on the design skills necessary for the field of game development. Students will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team. Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 4 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. They will also have access to the new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality. There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly through the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons. With a professional presence, portfolio and a range of skills, students will be ready to impress potential employers.

• This course has been developed in consultation with Kingston's industry panel, and the university is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. They are also an active member of TIGA, the games industry's representative body.
• This course has been designed to utilise the best digital media expertise and resources from across the University, and will prepare students for employment in the digital media industry, where teams of specialists work together to develop and author innovative digital media projects.

This course allow students to take the option of a 12-month work placement as part of their course. The responsibility for finding the work placement is with the student; Kingston cannot guarantee the placement, just the opportunity to undertake it. Students may find securing a professional placement difficult as they are highly competitive and challenging, but they are also incredibly rewarding. It is very important to prepare and apply if this is the route students' wish to take. Employers look for great written and oral communication skills and an excellent CV/portfolio. As the work placement is an assessed part of the course, it is covered by a student's Student Route visa.

This course is delivered by Digital Media Kingston. Digital Media Kingston (DMK) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative project between the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, and School of Design at Kingston University. Graduates will be well suited for roles such as games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience.

费用与学制

学制（月）

24

学费

16900.0 GBP

申请费

0.0 GBP