Success in the fast-paced and continually evolving gaming industry requires a constant passion for new ideas. Up your skillset, encourage your creative streak and you’ll have plenty of career options within this field.
- Entry Criteria
3 GCSEs (A*-D/9-3), including English language, or completion of a relevant Level 1 programme.
- What will I study?
You will study:
Introduction to gaming methods, skills, and production techniques
Be introduced to the terms and processes which will be developed in this course. You will also gain an understanding of course related programmes.
Understanding games audiences
Consider different target audiences and how you can incorporate this into your own work via research.
Contextual research
Develop your research skills with a brief in relation to games throughout history.
Audio and Visual Production
Investigate the sounds and visuals that are key within games production
Exploring interactive game production and technology
Understand how interactive elements function within games
Final Major Project
Showcase the skills you have developed as a final product in this self-directed project
Gaming students have access to specialised equipment only accessible to their course including Unreal Engine 5, Blender, Wacom drawing tablets, Meta Quest VR Headsets, 360 Cameras as well as 3D Printers. There is also full access to the Television studio for project work, and availability for personal projects outside of timetabled sessions, as well as access to the entire Adobe Suite.
- Future Prospects
Progression onto Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (Games Design). Possible careers include junior positions in games design.
