MSc Games Development

University of Suffolk, Ipswich (2019 – 2021)

Individual Learning Project – Developing an understanding of procedural content generation with UE4 blueprints.

Visual Scripting – Developing further knowledge of UE4 blueprints, preparation for game development in the Game Project module.

Game Project – A 2D, casual PC game of wonder and relaxation. 2D art assets made in Photoshop. Developed in UE4 with blueprints. 

The game can be downloaded here.

Development Management – Critical evaluation of project management methodologies and data collection techniques.

Research Methods – Conducting research around a chosen topic for a research proposal.

Final Project – “Semi-procedural materials with homogeneous and disparate textures: Analysis of performance statistics and ease of implementation”

 

BA (Hons) Computer Games Design (1st Class)

University of Suffolk, Ipswich (2016 – 2019)

Achieved the Highest Achieving Student award.

Final Project – “An Investigation into Romanesque Architecture for Modular Environment Development with a PBR Workflow.” -  Assets made in 3DS Max & Substance Painter, assembled in UE4. Development Blog can be found here.

Design Masterclass – “Tranquillity & Wonder in Virtual Reality” - Assets made in 3DS Max & Photoshop, assembled in Unity for Oculus Rift. Video can be found here.

Group Project – Project management, proficient team working. Using GitHub and Jira for project auditing.

Practical Prototyping – Rapid iteration and play testing while creating non-digital games. 2D art and game component creation.

Visual Scripting – Unreal Engine 4 and blueprints to create a 2D and 3D games.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

University of Suffolk

Contract (October 2019)

“A 'Smart Living' Office in Virtual Reality” –

• Creating 3D assets using 3DS Max & Photoshop.

• Outsourcing 3D assets and audio.

• Using a floor plan and reference photos to visualise a modern office space for a Smart Living company.

• Project management

• Assembling assets and lighting in Unreal Engine 4.

• Oculus Rift S integration.

Video can be found here.