Games Design

Description

During this one week Games Design course, you will focus on exploring fundamental games design concepts. This interactive and thrilling course will involve you producing several physical prototypes and delving into design, game balancing and playtesting. Understand the world of games design through game development and documentation to begin your career as a games designer. Gain deeper insight of the subject by exploring the psychology of games design and how your users will engage with your design. Learn the history of video games and introduce yourself to Unity, a game development cross-platform that will help you develop your ideas into reality. Through a series of talks and practical workshops you will gain the confidence to develop, produce and oversee your own games design. Course Topics

Game design fundamentals Game design terminology Game design documentation Implementation Balancing Playtesting Concept generation A brief history of video games Psychology in games A brief introduction to Unity

Digital Media and Interaction Design PortfolioDescription

Are you interested in mobile apps, websites and other cool tech. This course, designed specially for younger students, will introduce you to the basics of interaction and digital media and will teach you the digital design skills you need to succeed. The emphasis is on exploration and experimentation, and you will get your hands on all kinds of kit in our workshops and studios. By the end of the course you will have a deeper understanding of how digital design and interaction design can solve problems and communicate ideas. It covers the range of current practices from app development to sound editing, maker culture to UX design. You will find out about the concepts and practices current maker-culture: high-tech, low tech and no-tech. The practical skills you will learn and your ability to speak about the subject will help you make an application for further study in a range of subjects including: UX Design, software development, fine art, product design and social sciences.

Course Topics

Context and theory Interaction design Interface design Illustration App development Maker culture Project work Presentation and feedback

Art and Design Description

This course will help young art students strengthen their portfolios, gain confidence in their abilities and engage with experimentation and generation of ideas. Several areas of fine art will be covered.You will be free to approach your projects in the way you choose and focus on your areas of interest, such as painting, drawing, photography or illustration. You should expect to find the focused studio atmosphere an inspiration. Some use this experience in order to help them decide on future study choices. Advice on how to produce a portfolio of artwork and its presentation will be available. The course encourages experimentation and the development of a critical approach to the work produced. As you gain more confidence in your abilities, you will be encouraged to take greater control and responsibility for the direction of your work.

Course Topics

Observational drawing and research A session where students will draw by looking at a life model (male or female) Opportunities to work across a range of art materials and techniques Advice on use of materials and methods Research trip outside college in a museum, gallery or other location

Product Design Description

This course is a focused and fast-paced introduction to product design. You will get a taster of the many skills needed to complete a successful design project within the field of 3D objects. You are encouraged to explore ideas and experiment with materials through sketching and model making. It is a unique hands-on and project-based learning experience that gives you an insight into what it is like studying at Central Saint Martins. During this course you will work independently, and sometimes in a group, on your own project set to a specific brief. You will be guided through the design process including areas such as research, strategy, idea generation and design development. Different theories and industry topics within product design are introduced by short talks, videos and workshops. It is expected that you engage with all stages of the design process as well as produce lots of drawings and experiment with three-dimensional form through model making. On the last day you get the opportunity to present all your work in an exhibition-style environment where you will receive invaluable feedback to help you progress. On completion of this course you will get an understanding of the design processes and how to apply this to your design projects. You will also gain the ability to communicate and present ideas trough drawing and three-dimensional form. In addition, this course is packed with information to reference and study further. It is an ideal opportunity for you to explore and experiment with disciplines within product design and to obtain appropriate material for a portfolio application.

Course Topics

The design process in Product Design Product Design in industry Research methods Design strategy Additive manufacturing Sustainability Portfolio applications

Portfolio Preparation for Art College Description

The application to Foundation or BA courses can be a challenging process. However, help is at hand! This course is designed to help you prepare your portfolio and get ready for interviews. Regardless of your experience or ability this course will encourage to produce more work, and it will give you advice on portfolio content and presentation.

Course Topics

A variety of projects to build your portfolio Working from the life model and from still life setups Using a range of different media One-to-one tutorial (optional) - max. 30 mins A guided tour to art galleries to help you get inspired

Portfolio Preparation for Architecture Description

Have you always been interested in architecture? Are you thinking of applying to study this subject? Would you like to learn more about the practical and conceptual skills required from architects? This beginners course will help you understand what is needed to build a portfolio and decide whether this is the subject for you. You may not be able to complete a full portfolio during the week, but the course will give you the tools to start building one. You will get a clear idea of how to go about producing work that is appropriate for inclusion in a portfolio in the future. Plus, you will get a lot of practice along the way.

Course Topics

The course is based around an architectural project that can be included in a portfolio for application for an architecture or foundation course. You will be introduced to spatial exploration through sketching, architectural drawing and model making. There will be opportunities to go through examples of candidates' portfolios that have been successful in applications to study architecture, and clarify the "do's" and "don'ts"

Graphic Design Description

A practical and intensive course suitable for enthusiastic and open-minded beginners with a keen interest in graphic design. By engaging with projects, you will develop and improve fundamental graphic design skills. You will broaden your understanding of graphic design and extend your practice. Computers will not be used on this course, but there will be a strong focus on creativity and generation of ideas. Work produced during this course may form part of a portfolio for application to graphic design courses at foundation or degree levels.

Course Topics

development of visual research concept generation and concept development presentation of final design solutions