This programme covers a variety of disciplines within the computer games industry and provides students with the opportunity to develop the key graphical and technical skills used to produce independent and commercial videogames across a variety of platforms ranging from mobile content through to console and PC. In year 1, they will be introduced to the games design concepts used by professional companies, providing them with the foundation skills required to appreciate the fundamental requirements for designing and producing assets used within the industry. They will develop an awareness of the games development production processes in practical work oriented modules such as game programming, 3D modelling for games, digital image manipulation, and storyboarding. Theoretical modules such as videogames and society, and games design will facilitate them to critically examine historical, contemporary and emerging computer games and associated issues relevant to the games development industry. In year 2, they will build on many of the skills developed in the first year to include areas such as games engines, 3D level design, 3D animation, advancing the foundations of both their game designing and 3D modelling skills to produce more sophisticated and professional results. Areas of study: 3D animation, games engines, 3D level design, browser-based games, dissertation preparation. In year 3 brings all elements of the previous two year programme together to enable them to focus their research in one particular area of study in order to produce a piece of academic writing that is analytical and critical in its approach. The programme culminates in a final project designed to highlight key strengths developed over the programme of study, with a particular focus on innovation, while encouraging creative development in areas of their choice. Areas of study: games omnibus exhibition, game production management, computer games business, advanced 3D techniques, final project.