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Game Development Courses

Posted by Protex on the 25th of June 2008 at 10:13 AM

Hey,

A quick question for everyone on here in relation to a number of stories in the press recently. I was wondering who on here is currently studing a games development course or is planning to in the future? This can be games development, games art, games programming, design, web development or computer science courses or any other courses that relate to it.

There is a big thing at the moment about courses not being suitable to give graduates jobs in those areas and I wanted to gauge which University courses seem to be popular so if you can include which Uni you are at as well that would be great.

Thanks in advance.

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Posted by nehoooe from downieducksquackquack on Jun 25, 10:24.

someone who i play WOW with works for a games company making a war type game at the moment which will come out on ps3, ill get his msn for you.

Posted by fakeN from clanless on Jun 25, 10:35.

i thought part of the point was like 75% of these games developement uni courses arent even accredited

Posted by Protex from clanless on Jun 25, 11:01.

They arent "SkillSet" accredited, any university can create a games development course as there is no guideline they have to work to which is half the problem, they dont teach students the latest tools or techniques because Universities tend to be a few years behind industry.

Posted by JavaX from Packard Bell 4Kings on Jun 25, 12:28.

Computer Games Programming, University of Huddersfield.

Posted by xyKEE from anon on Jun 25, 13:10.

making ig6 byoc is the biggest mistake you'll make protex

Posted by logansama from Infused on Jun 25, 13:26.

im doing a Bsc webdesign course

Posted by ilic from team56 on Jun 25, 14:08.

hows your cock for spots phillip?

Posted by paNda from the forest on Jun 25, 14:14.

try asking MaJ, he's at huddersfield doing games design I think, also give wute a shout, he's in ipswich doing something relative to games, sorry I forgot what it was loz =[

Posted by EvilScotsman from TEAMAMERICA on Jun 25, 15:50.

Games enterprise course at Pompey, probly failing mind

Posted by Chadje from MoNeYwAstEr on Jun 25, 17:26.

Derby Uni has a great games course

basic obv so u do sprites/2d games

but theres also like 3D Modelling etc

some of the students making some proper cool shit

u do XnA for xbox as well like, but again, from what ive seen its just 2D altho i think in the 2nd year u look at 3D work, not sure

but the development suites are sick

dual screens etc

http://www.derby.ac.uk/games

Posted by Hudson from ukcm on Jun 25, 18:38.

Derby Uni and games development - NO.

And yes I did go to Derby Uni.

Posted by danneth from #ctx on Jun 25, 20:00.

hi phil

Posted by RoyBacon from 4fx on Jun 25, 22:17.

heard good things about computer games programming at Huddersfield.

Posted by JavaX from Packard Bell 4Kings on Jun 25, 22:33.

It is rather fantastic ;=)

Posted by @lantis from clanless on Jun 26, 0:00.

Games Software Development at sheffield hallam

Just finished my first year, was abit slow paced for my liking (I had done alot of first year stuff at a-level) I have learnt good fundamentals for creating games not just gimmicky stuff. Have had talks from people from Sony and Team 17.

Course also has a year in industry but placements arent actually with games companies (They won't take anyone). Also has a masters degree for your 5th year doing projects WITH sony. I had a good research into which courses were the best and sheffield was the best compromise between distance from home and quality. Some of the best courses are in scotland and ireland which was just too far for me.

Posted by TexMex from #[SSoS] on Jun 26, 3:25.

Computer Science or Multimedia Technology at Uni of Kent is where its at ;p

Posted by OnscreeN from clanless on Jun 26, 11:36.

what do you actually learn? C bullshit?

Posted by Protex from clanless on Jun 26, 12:31.

Some good responses here thanks. For those that are doing games related courses or are looking at doing them I have created something that might help develop your portfolios.

www.studentdevelopers.co.uk

Aiming to be a place where students can collaborate on projects, get new ideas and get some experience outside of their Uni courses. In the long run will be hoping to provide access to development tool kits, tutorials from people in the industry.

I would appreciate it if you would have a look, signup and get your course mates involved because the more students we have on board the easily it will be to get industry involved and providing you with extra bits and pieces.

Posted by thebigshow from clanless on Jun 26, 12:42.

I think the lack of females in the course may hinder your overall experience.

Posted by OnscreeN from clanless on Jun 26, 13:23.

so protex actually made this column to just advertise his wordpress website

epic fail

Posted by @lantis from clanless on Jun 26, 14:11.

so true

Posted by ilic from team56 on Jun 26, 14:43.

very sly

Posted by fsk- from clanless on Jun 26, 15:24.

Met the course director for Games Development and Artificial Intelligence at University of Wales, Newport while working at XLEAGUE, he knows his stuff, and has created a lot of indsutry links by working with XLEAGUE etc.

So if anyone is interested, check that out.

I'll sign up to the site, I dont do game development, but Im a sound design student in my final year and wanting to head into game sound, so any oppurtunties, let me know ;D

Posted by ColdAsIce from The Phoenix on Jun 26, 15:32.

Protex never misses a trick does he?

Posted by EvilScotsman from TEAMAMERICA on Jun 26, 15:57.

It's hardly for his own benefit when the site is to help others....... I'll spread the word to the game students at pompey can see it being helpful!

Posted by Protex from clanless on Jun 26, 15:58.

Ive been a student, i did computer graphics for 2 years at uni before failing miserably at it an changing course so i know how hard it can be. This is just a way of me trying to give back to students who are going through things now and in the future because I know how hard it can be to get a job in the industry.

Posted by Crono from #immolate on Jun 26, 17:20.

im going to be doing computer science games technology at city london uni.

Posted by hehe^ from clanless on Jun 26, 19:36.

do computer science, these poxy courses mean shit

Posted by MaJ from architects on Jun 27, 19:58.

doing computer games design at Huddersfield Uni . It's a good course compared to some of the other uni's, they teach you 3ds max,coding with havok engine, modding, and some reviewing work . Need to start making a portfolio of all my work ¬_¬