This programme focuses priority on the creative exploration of computer games design in the modern world. Students are given all the necessary knowledge to develop new and innovative work in the fields of image creation, 3D Graphics, animation, environment modelling, texturing, character concept, design and modelling. They are encouraged to explore and develop their ideas utilising the latest computer technologies and software. Student learning is through practice; the degree is at least 80% practical and culminates in a series of personally directed projects which allow the students to direct their studies towards a preferred specialist area with an emphasis on personal expression. The majority of assessments on the course are practically based assignments with the taught part of each module typically comprising tutor-led exposition with supported practical/seminar sessions. Students are strongly encouraged to interact with the lecturer during the taught sessions to ensure that they fully understand the material. Problems that require a significant amount of thought or further reading are set as exercises to be discussed within a subsequent session.

Students from the course have worked on a number of critically acclaimed games over the past few years including; Grand Theft Auto 5, Alien: Isolation and Lego Star Wars 3. The course has links with games companies such as: EA Rockstar North Rockstar Leeds Codemasters Rare Lionhead Studios Microsoft Studios Traveller’s Tales Creative Assembly Chaos Trend XD Studios