Games Design (1 week)
Aimed at individuals who live for games, this creatively and technically demanding one-week course explores the creative possibilities in developing your own game. Using a range of software packages to create 3D characters and backgrounds you will learn how to develop game narratives, characters and plots. You will begin to think and work like a games designer, understanding how to create game challenges, rules and logic. It will give you an important first step into understanding the games industry and ideal for students who are thinking about future development of their ideas into a more substantial piece of work.
Develop your skills in: Concepts for games | Designing and building a sector piece for a game | Texturing Unity Games Engines | Maya
DATES & FEES
Course Location
CSVPA Cambridge
Course Length
1 week
Course Dates
Sunday 13th July 2025
Sunday 20th July 2025
Price
£1,990 (one week)
ABOUT THIS COURSE
COURSE BENEFITS
LEARN FROM ART AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
This programme will give you the chance to study in central Cambridge in a fun and creative environment led by experienced tutors at CSVPA.
BROADEN YOUR SKILLS IN THE INDUSTRY
Throughout the week, you will learn how to design and build a sector piece for a game, start to design the backdrops on paper and research using Padlet for mood boards You will also gain an understanding of concepts for games, game engines and will receive an introduction to texturing.
PROGRESSION AT CSVPA
Completion of the course can enable progression on to our Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses, awarded by University of the Arts London Awarding Body (if you meet the UAL entry criteria for the course).
PRACTICE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS
This course is taught in English, and students are asked to communicate with each other in English, giving our international students the perfect opportunity to practice their English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills.
COURSE OUTCOMES
You will have explored a range of practical concepts in creating a sector piece for a game.
You will have had the opportunity to solve creative briefs through a range of techniques and skills guided by our highly experienced staff.
You will have a basic understanding of game engines.
You will be able to create basic texturing.
ENTRY
Age
14-18 years old
Who is it for
The course is aimed at any student aged 14 to 18 years who is interested in game art and game design. Completion of the course can enable progression on to our University of the Arts London Awarding Body Extended Diploma or Foundation Diploma courses.
English Level
International students should have at least an Upper Intermediate level of English
