The course is designed to get students to do practical work at industry standard in order to equip them with the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the gaming industry. Through the different sections of the course, students will learn various skills which will help them build an inspiring portfolio and boost employability. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools to pursue a career in game design or development, as well as any other related computing subjects.
Subject Areas this Course Covers:
- Games Design Theory
- Games Development Programming
- 3D Modelling & Texturing Workflow
- Animated Graphics for Computer Games
- Audio Engineering for Computer Games
- Project Management & Employability Skills
The teaching is divided into two sections, learning and teaching modules, it helps deliver the content in a more concise way which allows it to be interconnected. Skills are built through these modules and applied in projects which are then used for coursework. The five mandatory areas of content are used to support these two sections and are developed to give the student valuable transferable skills.
The five content areas are: - Informing Ideas
- Problem Solving
- Technical Skills
- Professional Practice
- Communication
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Entry requirements
5 GSCEs Grade 9-4 (A*-C) including both English & Maths or a relevant Level 2 Qualification preferably with a Distinction
ICT Skills are essential, and you will have an interview and assessment. -
Who is the course for?
The course has been developed into a Games Development course, suitable for those who want to develop their understanding in the games development & design industry, as well as improving their transferable skills and assess their personal skill sets. It is for those who have a passion for the ins and outs of the creation of games.
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How is the course assessed?
There are four assessment units across the specification, two in the 540 Diploma, and a further two in the Extended Diploma, as shown in the table below. All assessment is holistic, based on portfolios of work. Work is done through practical projects, briefs, workshops and engagement with the media industry, which prepares you for progression to the creative industry.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Achieving this qualification will give you an advantage when applying for a job as a junior in the following creative fields:
- Game Designer
- Game Programmer / Scripter
- Level Designer
- Tool Programmer
- UX Researcher
- UI Designer
- Digital Graphic Designer
- 3D Modeller
- PBR Texture Artist.
- Game Designer
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Where Next – Further Studies
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Games Development)
Progress to the Level 4 HNC in Digital Technologies (Games Programming) or other HNC/D & university courses in related fields. -
How to apply
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OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
