FdA Games Design for Industry degree
Cornwall College Camborne - 15 September 2025
2 Years
Full-time
Course information
This exciting skills-based programme meets the requirements of one of the fastest growing, dynamic and entrepreneurial sectors in the creative industries. Providing practical specialist knowledge to pursue a career in the game industry in paths such as an animation, level design, coding, 3D modelling. concept art or texturing etc. Core artistic and technical skills will be developed to enable creation and building of games and content for a variety of platforms. As a games student you will be creating stunning and immersive worlds, VR experiences, characters and other games assets, in a variety of styles ranging from the realistic to cel shaded.
You will gain an understanding of the broad areas of games development, ludology, VR, concept work, 3D modelling and animation, level creation, character design, motion capture, history, contextual and social issues, together with an overview of the more technical and creative aspects of the games design pipeline. Software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk (3D Studio Max, Mudbox, etc), Construct 3 and Unreal Engine amongst others are explored in depth, along with how to use typical industry hardware such as VR headsets and audio equipment.
Studies include formal lectures, practical workshops, trips to EGX Rezzed (London) and industry based assignments, exploring numerous aspects of digital gaming within a combined creative and technical framework; real-world tasks; creating real products through competitions, live client briefs and for the college’s own games design company; establishing a strong portfolio; web presence and showreel towards future employment. The experience is relevant and realistic and regular pitch and presentation practice prepares you for a career in the industry.
The flexibility within the curriculum enables students to realise their specialist skills in an area of interest early on. Team work is present in many modules reflecting what is required in industry. Dynamic assignment briefs stretch and challenge students, whilst allowing for creative freedom and experimentation, within a “safe” environment. Making mistakes often leads to innovative gameplay.
What will I study on the course?
Modules Year 1 FdA
Computer Games Studies & Practice (20 credits)
Animation Principles (20 credits)
Pre-production Design & Computer Game Concept Art (20 credits)
2D Digital Graphics & Texturing for Computer Games (20 credits)
3D Modelling & Animation for Computer Games (20 credits) Animation Principles (20 credits)
3D Computer Games Engines & Asset Creation (20 credits)
Year 2 FdA
Subject Specialism Project (20 credits)
3D Cut Sequence Design & Digital Audio for Games (20 credits)
3D Character Design and Animation (20 credits)
Level Design & Production for Computer Games (20 credits)
Professional Practice (20 credits)
Games Design & Development Project (20 credits)
For examples of student work please check out our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Gamedesign4Industry
Cornwall College Camborne
Our Camborne campus has served as a vocational training hub for nearly a century. The iconic Tamar tower and the ‘big top’ that covers our construction and engineering provision, are landmarks known throughout the area. This legacy, combined with an exciting modernisation programme, has made Cornwall College Camborne the home of cutting edge facilities, dynamic learning experiences and fantastic student spaces. Open and modern learning areas, electric vehicle training labs, esports gaming facilities, chill out areas, an award-winning restaurant and plenty more besides, makes this the perfect place to have your #careercollege experience.
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| Tuition Fees: £8600.00
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Course Code 12894-CAM-25
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