Aiden Taylor
Aiden is the course leader for BA (Hons) Game Design and teaches Games Design and development at both undergraduate and post graduate levels
I originally joined BCU as a student, and the supportive environment and hands-on teaching made a huge impact on me. After graduating, I joined the academic team and have continued to grow with the department ever since. I’m passionate about helping students develop their skills through hands-on, industry-focused teaching and collaborative projects, ensuring they thrive in the gaming industry. My teaching focuses on tools like Unity and Unreal Engine, technical art, shaders, version control, optimisation, and team workflows. I want students to leave with a solid technical foundation and the confidence to work collaboratively in fast-paced, real-world environments by simulating professional workflows and encouraging iterative, reflective learning.
Biography
I’m a senior lecturer in the School of Law and Associate Director of the Centre for Human Rights. While I’ve been a full-time academic since 2018, my BCU journey began quite a few years ago now when I was an undergraduate.
Industry Connections
Our course team maintains strong ties with renowned names in the industry, having partnerships with Unity, Epic Games, and a few UK–based and international studios. This enables us to regularly host guest speakers, run industry panels, and engage with our industry advisory board to ensure our course stays aligned with professional expectations. Our graduates have gone to work at studios like Codemasters, Rare, and Ubisoft. As well as in Indie development, XR, simulation, and even virtual production. Others have launched their ventures or moved into adjacent digital sectors where game development skills are highly in demand.
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