Games and Multimedia Technologies, BSc Hons

Over the last decade the games sector has grown to be a multi-billion-dollar industry throughout the world, employing thousands of computer programmers, designers and multimedia specialists. Looking at the requirements of the industry, it becomes clear that while traditional programming skills are still in demand, the industry requires a further range of skills, including an understanding of the issues related to user interface design and user requirements, and a broad range of graphic, animation, virtual reality, audio and video production skills. These are skills that traditional computer science graduates lack.

This programme bridges the gap between academia and industry. We have consulted widely with many different games companies to find out what they require from students coming into the industry. Consequently, our courses have been designed and specialisms developed to match the needs of this exciting but fast-changing industry. On successful completion of this degree programme, students are able to: design, develop and create interactive multimedia games on a variety of platforms; produce 2D and 3D animations; manage the creation of interactive games; design and deliver multimedia content such as audio and video for multiple platforms (including the Web); program and design in various commercial software environments; use principles of design and analysis to ensure their work is of the highest standard; and communicate effectively with business, computing and design professionals.

UCAS code

GG64 G BSc/IMGD

School

Computing & Mathematical Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

240 UCAS points

AT LEAST two A-levels, BTEC National, DVCE or equivalent qualifications

PLUS GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.

– Applications from students taking Access to Higher Education courses are also welcome.

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, coursework and a project.

Professional recognition

This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS). The programme can lead to full exemption from the BCS Certificate, Diploma, Professional Graduate Diploma and PGD Project, as well as partial chartered engineer (CEng) status.

Career options

Graduates can pursue varied careers in the entertainment and games industries. In addition, graduates positions such as multimedia specialists, video editors/producers, audio editors/producers, 3D/2D animators, web design and development roles and many other exciting areas within creative computing environments.

Year 1

Digital Media Foundations (30 credits)
Computer Programming (30 credits)
Multimedia Games Design and Development (30 credits)
Concepts of Animation (30 credits)

Year 2

Digital Media Production (30 credits)
Multimedia Games Design and Development (30 credits)
3D Animation (30 credits)
Application Program Development (15 credits)
Visual Application Development (15 credits)

Optional Sandwich Year (Work Placement)

Final Year

An Individual Project based around developing a new multimedia game (30 credits)
Multimedia Games Design and Development (30 credits)
Two 30-credit options chosen from: Artificial Intelligence; Cinematography; E-Technology; 3D Interactive Environment; Contemporary Art and Film; Digital Creativity and Digital Futures; Human Computer Interaction and Interaction Design; Advanced Modelling and Character Animation (60 credits)

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Digital Media

Fantastic facilities and a wide range of relevant and exciting programmes designed in close collaboration with industry, make the University of Greenwich a great place to study digital media.