University of the West of Scotland
The University of the West of Scotland offers an expanding range of games-related degrees on the university’s campuses.
The BSC (Hons) Computer Games Technology course was designed in collaboration with several of the UK’s top computer games companies. This course is currently one of only three undergraduate games programming degrees in the UK to receive full Skillset accreditation.
School of Computing University of the West of Scotland Paisley PA1 2BE
Tel: +44 (0)141 8494015 Fax: +44 (0)141 8483483 Contact: Professor Thomas M Connolly Email:
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The programme produces graduates in high demand by leading games companies, who can program AAA games for console and PC platforms. In year one, students learn the basics of the games industry, programming and games development, creating a complete multi-level game. In year two these skills are extended with C++ programming, games design, and an understanding of aesthetic games components. Year three sees advanced graphics programming, artificial intelligence and group work, creating a multi- level 3D game in C++ from a commercial engine for public exhibition. Year four centres around a personal games programming research project and cutting-edge games development issues. Hardware and software for teaching and learning is regularly updated with the aim of creating the widest opportunities for target platform development learning. 2012 entrant students will have access to PC, Sony PS2 (PSP) and PS3, ARM, Ogre, Torque, Unreal, CryEngine 3 and Unity.
The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development course is aimed at those who want to create the entire games experience and work in the games development marketplace. It was designed by the developer of two of the UK’s four Skillset-accredited degrees, with the assistance of games creators.
This degree is a mix of programming, games design and animation skills designed to allow the student to create a strong portfolio of games and development skills during their studies. In year one students follow a similar route to the Complete Games Technology students. In year two, the degrees diverge and Complete Games Development students study Flash and Java programming, animation, game design and games marketplace. In year three the students spend one third of the year designing, creating and rolling out a complete game for public use, supported by further studies in animation and audio technologies. In year four, students follow a personal games-related research project, supported by studies in advanced games and enterprise.
Teaching is supported by games labs and state-of-the-art digital classrooms at the two campuses with video conferencing, digital whiteboards and tablet PCs. Invited speakers come regularly from a wide range of companies. Students, staff and others interact virtually via the
WoSGamers.ning.com (West of Scotland Gamers) social networking website of which is often the first point of contact for potential new students wishing to join the UWS games community. More information on their work is being developed onto the new
WoSGamers.com website. The courses have a strong emphasis upon personal portfolio creation of games and games-related work.
Other related courses available include BSc Computer Animation, BA Computer Animation and Digital Art, BSc Computer Animation and Multimedia, BSc Networking and BSc Music Technology. The BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology and Games Development programmes are also recognised by the British Computer Society.
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