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On this two-year level 3 Games Design programme, you will develop technical skills relating to areas such as character design, level design, narrative and story writing, video editing, virtual and augmented reality, audio production, game engine language and coding, input devices and platforms.
You will be using specialist software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator and After Effects, Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Autodesk and more.
Topics and units
In the first year you will undertake various projects focussed on developing fundamental skills in games design, before embarking on a final creative project.
A1: Skills Development
A2: Creative Project
In the second year you will explore personal progression routes within the games industry, learning about the different departments and roles before producing a five-year plan for your career. You will also develop an online professional portfolio and create your own personal marketing materials. Your final project will be linked to an employer in the creative industries and give you the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills relating to games design, leading to an end of year showcase.
B1: Personal Progression
B2: Creative Industry Project
Careers and progression
This course leads to progression routes such as:
University Degrees in
Apprenticeships
Employment in roles such as concept artists, animators, gameplay designers, level designers, VFX artists, sound designers, engine and gameplay programmers and more
Entry requirements
4 GCSE’s grade 4 and above including maths. English minimum grade 3
Additional information
Resources – You will have access to our extensive range of camera, lighting, audio, editing and IT equipment. However, we recommend that you have your own set of headphones (with a mini-jack connection) and an SD card 16gb+.
You will have the opportunity to go on trips to visit creative studios, galleries and cinemas as well as international trips such as to Paris. Guest speakers from creative universities and industry will enrich your learning at the college and help you decide on your future career aims.
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Full time
Duration
2 year
Campus
Haybridge Road
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