Higher Education Partners
Computer Games Technology
Award: Certificate or Diploma
Duration: 2 Years (Certificate) or 3 Years (Diploma)
Learning Format: Instructor-led lectures/workshops & guided practical sessions
Start Date: September 2009
Fees: £3750 per year or monthly installments of £345
- For more information call Ben on +44 (0)161 237 7574.
Course Objectives
The Computer Games Technology course at Futureworks is a must for anyone who is serious about a career in
game development. Focusing on the essential skills demanded by the games industry, and developed in
consultation with key industry figures, this course is everything you need to succeed as a game programmer
in the real world.
This intensive three year course is highly practical, and very project oriented.
Where will this course lead me?
This course prepares you primarily for the role of Games Programmer.
Key Features
• Gives you experience of professional life, while you study
• Learn using the tools of the trade: Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
• Study in the highest calibre education facility in Europe
• Developed in collaboration with industry employers
• Specialise in state of the art middleware - Unreal, GameBryo, Ageia, WWise
• Gain experience of console development
• Collaborative projects with game art, animation, film and audio students
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for those who have some experience of programming in C/C++ (or a similar language),
and those who have completed our Foundation in Game Programming course.
Are there any pre-requisites?
Year 1: Successful completion of our Foundation in Game Programming course is recommended for entry onto this course.
Year 2: We accept direct entry onto year 2, providing you have relevant experience or education that can be demonstrated with a portfolio at interview. Year 1 graduates are automatically accepted onto year 2.
When Will I Study?
3 x 3 hour lectures (7-10pm) plus additional project time throughout the week.
