Games Development

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

BTEC Subsidiary/Extended Diploma

Level

Level Three

What's it all about?

Do you want a career in the games development industry but do not necessarily want to be a programmer? This course will give you the chance to see how the games development industry works, outside of just programming. You will get the chance to develop a range of skills which will be transferable between your own interests in gaming and those of the industry.

Progression

On successful completion of the subsidiary diploma you may progress to the extended diploma. On successful completion of the extended diploma you may progress to higher education courses at the College or at a university, or trainee level employment within the gaming industry.

You can see how this course fits within our other courses by looking at our "Course Progression Map".

Entry Requirements

In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:

four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths
an intermediate GNVQ
a BTEC first diploma
an NVQ level 2/technical certificate
successful completion of an Apprenticeship course
successful completion of the Jumpstart course
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

In addition to the entry requirements above, you will need to satisfactorily complete an assignment and bring it with you to your interview.

Duration

Subsidiary Diploma six months/two terms - Extended Diploma a further 16 months/four terms on successful completion of the Subsidiary Diploma

Are there any exams?

Assessment is via a mix of assignments completed in College and at home. There is a portfolio for the project unit and exams for functional skills.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will study games design including the use of digital graphics and the various platforms and technologies within the industry. This course continues the focus on the design and production aspects of games development.

The diploma part of this course allows you to hone your skills in a range of subjects which you will use when you progress to a career in the games development industry.

The course maintains the focus on the design and product aspects of games development through:

the development of level design skills
the use of industry-standard 3D game development software
the investigation of various platforms and technologies used within the industry
the development of both 2D and 3D game levels to add to your portfolio
the creation of a game story.

There is also a requirement to complete functional skills and a project unit.

When can I study?

Various days and times

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

GNA

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

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