Game Production and Design

Dive in and explore the areas of Technical Design and Mechanics Design and Production for games, exploring how to bring an idea to life from concept to production. Guided by industry and research experts, you’ll discover how to produce video games and navigate the complex field of design. With dedicated lab space for games students, you’ll be able to immerse yourself alongside future creatives in the games industry.

• Learn core programming skills with C++ and Visual Scripting, giving you a solid foundation to craft your own games.

• Collaborative learning and development skills get you prepared with professional practice & communication skills.

• Define your own pathway with a range of options modules such as UI design, VFX for games, and motion capture.

• Work as a team, collaborating with industry peers from Game Arts & Design to bring projects to life.

• The course is 100% coursework based – no exams, aimed at giving you the strongest portfolio potential.

• Exciting events run through the year in the games area, with our regular Doodle Club to relax and practice illustration skills, and a Game Jam to kick off each semester to test your skills. Or, unwind with our Games Club to play through and review your favourite games.

Graduates in this subject area at University of Plymouth have gone on to work as Technical Designers with Criterion Games, Senior Level Designers at Rocksteady, Visual Effects Artists on Alien: Romulus and Netflix’s Three Body Problem, along with working at other top companies in the creative industries.