BA Game Studies

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BA Game Studies

  • Objectives Videogames have emerged as a major new force within contemporary culture, and this is one of the first courses in the UK to allow you to study them academically. Game Studies combines a critical stance with game-playing experience and balances theoretical with practical approaches. The course builds your knowledge of the history and culture of games, game genres and audiences. You will develop the ability to review and analyse games as well as understanding game design and production. The course covers the nationally recognised Game Study syllabus and is excellent career preparation. Women and mature students are particularly welcome.
  • Entry requirements You should have 200 points from at least two or more A-levels. Applications from mature students are welcomed.
  • Academic title BA Game Studies
  • Course description Course structure

    Joint Honours involves four modules from each level in Game Studies, plus four from your other subject. You may also choose a Major/Minor combination at the end of level 1.

    Level 1

        * Introduction to Game Studies
        * Games in Context
        * Design and Creativity
        * Principles of Digital Imaging

    Level 2

        * Game Design Theory and the Playing Experience
        * Global Gaming Cultures
        * Game Analysis and Review
        * Modelling and Animation
        * Writing for Games
        * Game Design
        * War, Games and Conflict

    Level 3

        * Project (double module)
        * Digital Aesthetics
        * Gender Play
        * Games and Learning
        * Digital Media Industries
        * Artificial Life
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