Games Design

Using a custom-built £850,000GBP studio, you will develop your ability to create rich visuals and vibrant storytelling, alongside learning the technical aspects and professional skills that will help you succeed in the games industry, esports and many other emerging digital careers.

Based at the heart of a specialist arts school, you will be supported as you learn new skills, have the space to explore your own creativity and have the opportunity to join an exciting independent culture at HCA.

The course will teach you how to bring your ideas, concepts and characters to life. You will work on projects alongside other game lovers and have the chance to collaborate with like-minded specialists from other art + design courses, giving you a chance to experience how contemporary design studios operate and how to design, develop and publish games titles.

Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, project work and industry workshops, you will gain the tools to graduate with an industry-standard portfolio of work. When you do, HCA is committed to continue supporting you as you start out in a new exciting, fulfilling career.

Games design is at the forefront of an exciting new frontier for creatives who work in digital media. The skills you can learn on this course - from 3D modelling to visualisation and animation - are applicable and in-demand in industry sectors reaching far beyond gaming and entertainment.

Graduates on this course will receive a BA (hons) Games Design.

Career paths include: