Computer Games Design (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma, Foundation)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
Foundation HND - Higher National Diploma in Computer Games Design (Full-time), a computer games design degree focused on digital creation and game mechanics. The first year establishes foundational principles through Environment Design, Game Design and History, Introduction to Character Animation, and Introduction to 3D Modelling. In the second year, students build advanced capabilities through Indie Game Development, Game Theory and Design, Level Design and Development, and Narrative and World-Building.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff Points e.g. A-levels: D, BTEC: PPP, IB: 24 and Portfolio We are interested in creative people who demonstrate a strong commitment to art and/or design and, therefore, we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We arrange interviews for all applicants to assess suitability for the chosen course. Your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered, as well as your portfolio of work.
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 475 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 10%
- Gained a higher qualification: 32%
- Left higher education: 58%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 575 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 95%
Modules
- Environment Design
- Game Design and History
- Introduction to Character Animation
- Introduction to 3D Modelling
- Visual Studies
- Academic and Professional Development
- Games for Positive Impact
- Advanced Character Animation
- Indie Game Development
- Game Theory and Design
- Evolving your Creative Craft
- Level Design and Development
- Narrative and World-Building
- Sound Design
Questions about this course
What do graduates of Computer Games Design (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
55% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
What grades do I need for Computer Games Design (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The typical offer is D at A level. The average entrant had 71 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Computer Games Design (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma, Foundation) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
10% of students continued into their second year, and 58% left higher education.