Game Design + Development Diploma Details - Full Time

• Duration:
  12 months
• Theory Lectures:
  4 per week (approx.)
• Practical Excercises:
  Individual & assignments
• Qualification:
  Diploma
• Requirements:
  
  • Minimum age 17; and
  • completion of a minimum of two grade C GCSEs or equivalent (contact Qantm to check on International Equivalents to GCSEs); or
  • mature age students over 21 years (please provide full CV) 
    • on receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit all prospective students (via special entry) who are considered to have a reasonable chance of success in the programme;
  • Proficiency in English Language (TOEFL, IELTS etc.)

Key Details

• Foundation training on key areas of game development whilst also allowing specialization areas
• In-depth exposure to game design + development procedures and outcomes.
• Additional 'future technology' workshops to train students on upcoming technologies & platforms
• Generate an extensive library of useable code snippets for future personal and industry projects
• Close integration and collaboration opportunities with 3D Animation students
• Training across numerous industry standard development platforms

Course objectives

• To train students in industry-standard software to a high level
• To prepare students for work as game, character or level designers
• To provide a solid grounding on what it takes to become games producers or special effects designers, or for those who wish to develop 3D Game-Engines
• Prepare students for possible further study

Main topics covered

• Systems and platforms
• Development of game environments
• Programming (Flash, shader, script languages, object orientated, graphics and high level programming)
• Artificial intelligence
• Neural networks
• PlayStation, Nintendo and Gamepark development, 'Homebrew' development

Students are prepared through focused training for entry into areas of the games industry, further education, more advanced programming and more.

With a blend of creative talent, a good portfolio and the skills introduced on the Games Programming diploma, students should be able to aim for the following roles:

• Level designer
• Environment designer
• Game programmer - Graphics, Special effects, Shaders, Engine/tools
• Game designer
• Game developer
• 3D asset creator
• Research and Development
• Multimedia Developer
• Interactive Designer

Depending upon the speed of your progression, some areas may require further study / experience after course completion.

Graduates from the Game Design & Development Diploma understand themselves as practically skilled job candidates with skills in:

• Creativity
• Portfolio development
• Project realisation & implementation
• Time management