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GAMES DESIGN (1 WEEK)
Aimed at individuals who live for games, this creatively and technically demanding one-week course explores the creative possibilities in developing your own game.

Games Design (1 week)

Aimed at individuals who live for games, this creatively and technically demanding one-week course explores the creative possibilities in developing your own game. Using a range of software packages to create 3d characters and backgrounds you will learn how to develop game narratives, characters and plots. You will begin to think and work like a games designer, understanding how to create game challenges, rules and logic. It will give you an important first step into understanding the games industry and ideal for students who are thinking about future development of their ideas into a more substantial piece of work.

DATES & FEES

Course Location
CSVPA Cambridge

Course Length
1 week

Course Dates
Sunday 14th July 2024 (one week)       

Sunday 21st July 2024 (one week)

Price
£1,815 (one week)

ABOUT THIS COURSE

COURSE BENEFITS

LEARN FROM ART AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
This programme will give you the chance to study in central Cambridge in a fun and creative environment led by experienced tutors at CSVPA.

BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY
Throughout the week, you will learn how to design and build a sector piece for a game, start to design the backdrops on paper and research using Padlet for mood boards You will also gain an understanding of concepts for games, game engines and will receive an introduction to texturing.

DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS IN:
Concepts for games | Designing and building a sector piece for a game | Texturing Unity Games Engines | Maya

PROGRESSION AT CSVPA
Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course.

COURSE OUTCOMES

You will have explored a range of practical concepts in creating a sector piece for a game.

You will have had the opportunity to solve creative briefs through a range of techniques and skills guided by our highly experienced staff.

You will have a basic understanding of game engines.

You will be able to create basic texturing.

ENTRY

Age
14-18 years old

Who is it for
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 18 years who is interested in Art & Design completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma

English Level
International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Week 1 1st Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2nd Sunday
Breakfast (time) Arrival, induction and campus tour Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast
Morning 08:00 - 12:00 Arrival, induction and campus tour Introduction to Photoshop. Introduction to 3D modelling. Introduction to Texturing. Game Engines and importing your assets. Compiling a Reel. Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) Departure
Lunch 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Departure
Afternoon 13:00 - 16:00 Arrival, induction and campus tour Concept Art. 3D modelling continued. Introduction to Animation. Game Engines continued. Compiling a Reel. Portfolio sharing session. Certificate presentation. Included Full Day Excursion: London (including gallery or museum visit and shopping time) Departure
Dinner 16:30 - 18:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Departure
Evening 19:30 - 22:00 Evening Activities Park Social Time - City View Ferris Wheel Bowling /Ice Skating / Rock Climbing Talent Show / Trashion Show/ Tie Dye Arts & Crafts Cinema / Punting CSVPA Disco / Dance Party Selfie Orienteering Challenge Departure