BSc( HONS)/ MSci
PROGRAMMING FOR GAMES AND VFX
Programmers use coding for innovative solutions and can work across games, films and animation. Our tutors are looking for technical proficiency and creative thinking. You are exempt from submitting a portfolio if you’ ve studied a relevant STEM subject at Level 3( e. g. Computer Science, Maths, Physics).
PROGRAMMING WORK
E. g. websites, apps, games, opensource projects, hackathons, code snippets. Work in one or more programming languages( e. g. Python or JavaScript) would be helpful.
NON-DIGITAL WORK
This could be flowcharts, plans / development of digital projects, or tangible items like circuit boards, robotics, or interactive installations.
OTHER SKILLS
Work that demonstrates teamwork, project management, understanding of algorithms / data structures, or in creative fields like digital art / storytelling, doesn’ t need to be in coding.
FREE SOFTWARE YOU COULD USE
You could try game engines like Unreal Engine / Unity, 3D creation in Blender, version control like GitHub, or code editors like Visual Studio Code.
A programming portfolio should showcase a blend of technical and creative problem solving.
MICHAEL DAVIES
Head of Creative Technology
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