Overview

Introduction

Higher Certificate in Game Design and Production programme equips students with the knowledge and practical skills to create games with a strong focus on technology and creativity. The curriculum aims to contribute to the growth, quality and competitiveness of the graduates entering the African and international gaming industries.

What will I learn?

• Game studies: storytelling and game theory
• Digital imaging: creating 2D imagery
• Scripting: coding for games
• UI design: enhancing the game-user experience
• Game production: understanding the basics
• Asset design: building digital models/props
• Introduction to game engines

How will the programme run?

• The theory part of the programme is online learning (done by yourself from the comfort of home)
• When a module requires a practical component you have the opportunity to book studio time at a campus nearest to you, or alternatively make use of your own studio or a private industry studio.
• The Campuses are open in the evenings Tuesday – Thursday from 6pm – 9pm, and Saturday from 9am – 4pm.
• The practical modules require applied studio time of 2.5 – 3 hrs per week.