Course code
1B2-005
Location
Barnet Campus
Length of course
1 year full time
Course Overview
If you’re 16-18 years old, love gaming and want to pursue a career in the one of the UK’s fastest growing industries, then this is the course for you.
This is a one-year course designed for those who are interested in creating digital graphics and understanding how video games are developed for the games design industry.
Get career-ready while you study
From CV workshops and interview preparation to work placements and employer projects, you’ll develop the skills and experience employers value alongside your course.
Entry Requirements
You will need 4 GCSEs grade 8/9 – 3 (A*-D), preferably including English; a Functional Skills Level 1 in maths and/or English, or a Level 1 qualification in a related area.
You will need to meet a member of staff for an interview; to which you should bring any examples of your creative/digital work, and a written piece (approximately 250 words). This will be in the form of a games review.
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What this course covers
This course offers an exciting starting point to develop your creative talent and a wide range of skills used for progression into higher level industry-based games design courses.
Using high spec computers and specialist facilities at Barnet and Southgate College you will develop skills and techniques essential to be successful in the creative digital industries. You will challenge yourself to work on games design ideas both collaboratively and independently that will test your creativity and organisational skills and show other gamers your talent.
There will be continuous assessment throughout the course.
Level 2 UAL:Diploma in Games Design and VFX
Fees and funding
Most of the materials will be provided, but it is advisable to invest in a selection of media storage equipment and materials, so that you can continue your work outside of the studios.
Progression
Modules
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