Games Design (including a Foundation Year)

University of Chester

The Games Design course at the University of Chester is ideal for aspiring game designers, level designers, and those with an interest in game art who want to combine creative vision with practical and technical expertise. Whether youre passionate about designing compelling player experiences, building immersive environments, or exploring artistic elements of game creation, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the games industry.You will be taught by experienced professionals who have worked in the games industry, alongside research-active academics exploring cutting-edge developments in game design, algorithms, user experience, and audio. Their insights ensure that the course remains relevant to industry trends while preparing you for the future of game development.This course explores game design from concept to creation, covering gameplay mechanics, narrative, audio, level design, and game art, while incorporating essential technical skills. Alongside developing design ideas, you will gain hands-on experience with programming and visual scripting, ensuring you can build as well as design games. Collaboration is central to the course, reflecting industry practices. You will work alongside those on our Games Development course, simulating real-world studio environments. This provides opportunities to specialise, collaborate across disciplines, and bring creative ideas to life while developing teamwork, communication, and project management skills essential for a career in games.In the first year, you share core modules with our Games Development course, providing a broad introduction to key roles within the games industry. This flexible structure allows you to explore both design and development aspects before choosing a specialism. At the end of the first year, you have the option to switch to Games Development based on your interest and experience of the different specialisms.