Level 3 Games Development

On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:

• The main subject qualification
• Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff
•  English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
• Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

The Games Development Level 3 qualification

Year 1 (National Diploma)

• Planning and producing story boards for games
• Developing video games using Unreal Engine
• Developing a portfolio website as a games designer
• Developing a games promotion campaign
• Working with a client
• Photoshop skills

Year 2 (Extended Diploma)

• Digital media skills
• Work roles in the games industry
• 3D modelling using 3DS Max & Maya
• 3D environment
• 2D/3D animation
• Developing video games using Unreal Engine

If you successfully complete the first year of study you will gain a Level 3 National Diploma qualification. In order to progress to the second year you will need to pass the first year of study.

Trips, visits and activities

As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included:

• Industry networking opportunities through work experience and a dedicated industry week
• Visits to local radio stations
• Visits to Sky Careers Academy
• Guest lectures from a wide range of industry professionals
• Opportunity to meet representatives from universities
• Film competitions

Facilities

• Apple Mac suite with modern editing software
• Games studio with games development and simulation software