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By Laura Räsänen, 11 IMP
My studies in Leeds Metropolitan
University, in the Heart of West Yorkshire, have started about a
month ago. Leeds Met is a huge university with lots of courses for a
media student to choose from. You can take a variety of modules from
the areas of Games Design, Animation, Computer Animation & Visual
Effects, Film Studies, Fine Art etc. From various levels of
experience depending on your skills and interest.
Choosing the modules can be difficult
with such a variety to choose from. I came down to learning some 3D,
animation, character design and concept drawing on the course of
Games Design. So far the teaching has been good and the students are
expected to be motivated and do a lot of work on their own time.
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Modeling
practice: getting down with the basics of 3Ds Max.
A diner from the
50's in less than 1000 triangles.
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On the
character design class we learn a lot of useful stuff
about the human
anatomy, porportions, muscles, skeleton etc.
Which has to be put in
use in modeling/sculpting practice.
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My first ever encouter
with zbrush and sculpting!
Putting the stuff learned in the anatomy
lectures in use.
Getting there, getting there...
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Perspective practice from
the drawing and composition module.
This module aims to teach some
basics of concept art and design.
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As teachers and lecturers we have quite
capable people with various backgrounds and a vast knowledge on the
current trends, programs and expertise on game industry. The tools
used in practices are the common tools used in industry and I've
learned a lot of useful things. The schedules can be strict and
learning is fast paced but the effort is definitely worth it.
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The campus area in an
extraordinary weather (not rainy).
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Like any British university (as far as
I know), Leeds Met has a lot of choices for club activities as well.
On the first week the new students are introduced to all the student
run societies and according to your interest you can join the
suitable one for you. There are sociaties for films, photography,
rock music, animation, religion, sports of all kinds, environment and
even for Harry Potter, so again you have a lot to choose from.
I joined the Games Society and for a
membership fee of 5 pounds I earned my right to take part on the
events organized by the society throughout my stay. The Games Society
arranges game nights and gettogethers but also trips to interesting
game events, for example a Play Expo in the city of Manchester, one
hour train ride away from Leeds. Joining the societies is also a
great way of meeting local people with the same interest and of
course, networking.
Leeds is a good city for a student,
there's a lot going on. The city itself is friendly and welcoming and
people are nice and they will talk to you whether you want it or not.
Not everything is perfectly organized, if at all, but with a bit of
(ok a lot of) initiative you can get through the chaos of the first
weeks, settle down and enjoy the education. If you're a hard working
and motivated student, I can recommend studying in Leeds Metropolitan
University.
Laura Räsänen, 11IMP
