ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners to gain the skills and knowledge to progress into a career in the games industry. Over the two years learners will work on a range of game projects using industry standard software to develop creative and technical skills and will be able to specialise in either Game Art or Game Development. This course is equivalent to three A Levels and you will achieve a BTEC Extended Diploma.
Learners will be assessed through coursework projects that will develop skills in concept generation, character design, digital graphics, 3D modelling and animation, interface design, user testing, game production, scripting and designing for mixed reality (AR/VR). Learners will also develop skills to work in other digital media industries.
Learners will be treated more like ‘trainees’ than students as the ethos of course is to operate as a Games Studio rather than like a traditional educational setup. Here, you will develop your creative, technical and employability skills. You will be in the studio for three days per week working on projects but also expected to work independently on your designs and games to meet the studio deadlines.
COURSE AREA LEAD
Steve Robson
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to learn about how games are developed and are serious about a career in the industry
Would like an opportunity to create material for games (concepts, characters, levels, sound, animation, 3D models & environments)
Would like to use media equipment such as 3D packages, games engines, graphic and design packages and virtual reality
Enjoy research, independent work, teamwork and working under pressure
Would like to go into employment in the games or media related industries
Would like to study a games, media or IT related course at higher education
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Core Units:
Skills in industry-standard software such as games engines, modelling packages and production tools
Industry-standard development practice to plan and develop games to prepare you for employment within a wide variety of roles
Games scripting and implementation for development programs to use across a number of devices
Understanding of testing environments, suites and tools to be able to debug and resolve game issues
About the games industry, how it works and what it takes to be successful within different roles
Working as part of team and managing your workload and responsibilities
How to be successful within your chosen field, and to prepare you for your next step of your career
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
2D Graphics
Game Environments
3D Modelling
Concepting and Design
Informing Ideas
Confidence
Effort
Creativity
Practice
Communication
Professional Skills
Technical Skills
Collaboration
Problem solving
Time Management
Project Management
Product Development
PROGRESSION ROUTES
E-Sports Professional
Screenwriter
TV/Film Producer
Games Designer
Media Researcher
Promotions Manager
Media Analyst
Web Designer
Social Media Content Producer
Marketing
Press