1.3 University

University Examples

Requirements:

UCAS Tariff – 120 points

A Level – BBB

GCSE’s – 4 (including English Language and Maths)

Portfolio

Skills/Subjects:

Technical Art Skills

Core Art Skills (Colour theory, composition, value and tone)

2D and 3D technical art

Open Days – 29th June – 28th September – 19th October

Analysis:

By looking through this university course, I have half the requirements necessary for entry. I would need to look up on UCAS tariff points, for I am not sure what those are or the point of them. I do like the variety in the course, learning from a 2D prospective, as well as 3D art prospective. I also like how it encourages and teaches students to increase their skill in art. I also like how towards the end of the course, it becomes more optional for the individual, such as letting them choose their specialism. I’m not too keen however on the use of Unity, or the use of of 3D modelling and texturing.

Requirements:

UCAS Tariff – 96-120 points

A Level – BBC-CCC

BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM-MMM

Portfolio

Interview

Skills/Subjects:

Screen based Graphical design

Illustration

Animation

Moving Image

Open Days – 15th June – 22nd June – 6th July

Analysis:

I am not sure if I have the requirements for this university course, for it is a little confusing to understand. The course, overall, sounds good, from the limited information I have researched. I do think, however, that it is lacking more information about what happens on the course and what else you learn during the course. If I have found a little more information, I think I would be able to form a bigger opinion on this course.

Requirements:

UCAS Tariff – 112 points

Minimum 2 A-Level’s

Pearson BTEC Level 2 National Extended Diploma – DMM

Skills/Subjects:

Strategies for Game Design

Immersive Experience

Creative Coding

Narrative Sequence

Digital Making (Optional)

Character (Optional)

Open Days – 26th June – 28th September

Analysis:

From researching the above course, I may be able to apply for the course, however I may need to research more about UCAS points. This course sounds to be the best of the lot so far, with optional modules as well as the core modules that have to be learned. The work for this course is 100% coursework, which is more of my style of work, without any major exams.

Requirements:

A Level – ABB-BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma – DDD (Subject must be relevant)

Access to HE Diploma – D: 24 credits – M:24 credits

Skills/Subjects:

Interactive Design

Gameplay: Story, Form and Code

Game Art, Design and Story

Social and Mobile Games

Advanced Game Art, Design and Story

Interactive Product Management

Open Days – 14th June – 15th June – 28th September

Analysis:

I have found the entry requirements for this course to be confusing, and I doubt I would have the requirements for entry. I do like the sound of the subjects that would be taught on this course, however it is worrying me the amount of work that has to be done in a few years, as I struggle with heavy workloads. So far, this course has some of the better sounding subjects to learn from. I just find the requirements necessary to be quite confusing.

Requirements:

UCAS Tariff – 88-112 points

Skills/Subjects:

Indie game creation (from concept to release)

Art, sound and narrative for games

Gameplay and game mechanics

2D and 3D game development software

Open Days – 22nd June

Analysis:

From the limited research I had on this course, it does seem the most suitable for me to start with. It looks around general research as well as creative development for the course. I don’t think it focuses to much on my specialised area, however, and I don’t have much information about the in depth of what the subjects surround. I am also confused over the entry requirements, particularly why it only wants UCAS tariff points, and I am unsure if I would have those requirements for the course.