Computing & Games

HND Computer Games Development

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Campuses

    • Paisley
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Start date

    Paisley
    26 Aug 24

Overview

What will I learn?

You'll learn about:

  • 3D Animation and Modelling
  • Object-oriented Programming with C#
  • Games Customisation and Scripting
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Game Design Theory
  • Character Creation and Storytelling
  • Digital Media: Audio and Video
  • Creating a Showreel and Portfolio

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need to have successfully completed HNC Games with 15 credits

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to get an entry level role in the computing, games development and software industry as a systems analyst, software developer or programmer.

You'll also be able to go directly into second or third year of the following:

  • Computer Games Degree courses at the University of the West of Scotland
  • Computer Games Degree courses at Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Computer Games Degree courses at University of Abertay.

SCQF 8

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

Higher National

Additional Information

Please note international students are subject to higher fees for all non-commercial courses – visit our Fee Policy for further information

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Status Level
Paisley Full time Aug 24 Open SCQF Higher National

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