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This course focuses on the design skills necessary for the field of game development. Students will create and develop computer games both alone and as part of a team. Excellent facilities include Sony PlayStation 4 developer kits and software such as Unity Pro, Unreal and Maya. They will also have access to the new Centre for Virtual and Augmented Reality. There is regular input from industry practitioners, particularly through the games inKUbator, and the chance to participate in Game Jams and Hackathons. With a professional presence, portfolio and a range of skills, students will be ready to impress potential employers. This course has been developed in consultation with Kingston's industry panel, and the university is an educational partner of Sony Interactive Entertainment through PlayStation First. They are also an active member of TIGA, the games industry's representative body. This course has been designed to utilise the best digital media expertise and resources from across the University, and will prepare students for employment in the digital media industry, where teams of specialists work together to develop and author innovative digital media projects. This course is delivered by Digital Media Kingston. Digital Media Kingston (DMK) is an interdisciplinary, collaborative project between the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, and School of Design at Kingston University. Graduates will be well suited for roles such as games designer, games programmer, indy developer, AI programmer, software engineer and user experience.
