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3D Modelling

Glasgow School of Art

UCAS Code: W617 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements


A level

A,B,A

A Levels: ABB, plus GCSE English Language at grade A.

Scottish Higher

A,B,B,B-A,A,B,B

Scottish Highers: ABBB and above (one sitting) or AABB and above (two sittings)

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114-136

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Computer animation and visual effects

Creative computing

Computer games programming

3D Modelling - A specialist pathway of the BSc in Immersive Systems Design, starting September 2018. Learn about the other pathway Games & Virtual Reality here.

The programme will provide graduates with a highly relevant skill set in practical software and immersive systems (Augmented and Virtual Reality) development, an understanding of how people and technology interact, combined with the creative insight essential to help create the future in immersive systems. This is a technology focused degree with a strong art-school foundation, combining rigorous taught components with studio based learning and critical thinking.

Visualisation and Virtual Reality has been an area of excellence for the School of Simulation and Visualisation since its formation (as the Digital Design Studio) almost 20 years ago, and is an area that is now seeing a surge of rapid development and adoption worldwide. With the entertainment market driving costs down, new opportunities are emerging for VR in broadcast and entertainment, medical, engineering and other domains, with major investments from companies as varied as Sky Broadcasting, Sony, Facebook, Amazon and Microsoft.

Through the programme students will gain an understanding of major issues around 3D modelling for Immersive Systems alongside practical skills for creating engaging and immersive interactive experiences.

The programme will provide students with a foundation in theory and practical understanding of the methods, tools and techniques required to conceive, design and evaluate new interactive and immersive systems for traditional and mobile platforms.

This specialist pathway in 3D modelling is available for study starting 2018/19. 3D modelling is a core discipline for the development of content for Immersive Systems and an essential skill in related digital games, animation, VFX and related domains. Students will specialise in 3D modelling while gaining a broader range of technical skills. Technical artists combine knowledge of how software and hardware digital systems function with modelling and animation skills, and are highly valued team members on many Immersive Systems projects, due to their strong understanding of technical issues, problems and solutions related to real-time rendering and application development. An understanding of user experience and user evaluation further enriches and augments students abilities in modelling and design for specific activities.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£21,360
per year
International
£21,360
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Garnethill Campus

Department:

School of Simulation and Visualisation

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63%
Creative computing

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

76%
UK students
24%
International students
70%
Male students
30%
Female students

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B
C

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Teaching and learning

75%
Staff make the subject interesting
81%
Staff are good at explaining things
75%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
75%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

63%
Library resources
71%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
69%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

73%
UK students
27%
International students
63%
Male students
37%
Female students

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

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B
C

Computer games programming

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

76%
UK students
24%
International students
70%
Male students
30%
Female students

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

A
B
C

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