How to make a video game: A basic guide on video game development
Alex Hughes
November 5, 2024
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Games Development
Level 2
This course is the perfect introduction to the skills and techniques needed to design assets for computer games.
Level 2
This course is the perfect introduction to the skills and techniques needed to design assets for computer games.
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One year
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills
This course is the perfect introduction to the skills and techniques needed to design assets for computer games.
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One year
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Skills
Our Level 2 Games Development course is the perfect introduction to the gaming world, covering both games art and development. You’ll learn how to create simple games, design characters, develop animations, and use industry-standard tools.Â
The course also explores the games industry, career paths, and marketing strategies. You’ll build your technical and academic skills while gaining employability experience by organising a game-related event. This course is designed to prepare you for Level 3 study and help you take your first steps towards a career in games development.
On our L2 Games Development course, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of game creation, including both the artistic and technical aspects of development. You’ll work with industry-standard software and tools, gaining hands-on experience to create simple games and animations. The course incorporates practical sessions and classroom studies, providing you with transferable skills that can take you into various sectors like media, art, and IT. You’ll also have the chance to study for an Amazon Web Service certification, giving you valuable qualifications for the industry.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
You’ll receive access to:
During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:
Our L2 Games Development course is the perfect introduction to the gaming world, covering both games art and development. You’ll learn how to create simple games, design characters, develop animations, and use industry-standard tools.Â
The course also explores the games industry, career paths, and marketing strategies. You’ll build your technical and academic skills while gaining employability experience by organising a game-related event. This course is designed to prepare you for Level 3 study and help you take your first steps towards a career in games development.
On our L2 Games Development course, you’ll learn about the fundamentals of game creation, including both the artistic and technical aspects of development. You’ll work with industry-standard software and tools, gaining hands-on experience to create simple games and animations. The course incorporates practical sessions and classroom studies, providing you with transferable skills that can take you into various sectors like media, art, and IT. You’ll also have the chance to study for an Amazon Web Service certification, giving you valuable qualifications for the industry.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
You’ll receive access to:
During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. Here are some of the future career options available once you start your journey on a Level 2 course.
Involves coding mechanics, features and systems and can grow into specialized roles such as systems programmer or engine programmer.
Focuses on overall player experience and refining all core components of a game, to ensure a game is engaging and a fun experience overall.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Focuses on creating well-structured levels that will meet the gameplay and design objectives.
Specialises in creating 3D assets, environments, and visual elements for games.
Tests the game for bugs, inconsistencies and gameplay issues and provides critical and structured feedback to developers.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.Â
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. Here are some of the future career options available once you start your journey on a Level 2 course.
Involves coding mechanics, features and systems and can grow into specialized roles such as systems programmer or engine programmer.
Focuses on overall player experience and refining all core components of a game, to ensure a game is engaging and a fun experience overall.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Focuses on creating well-structured levels that will meet the gameplay and design objectives.
Specialises in creating 3D assets, environments, and visual elements for games.
Tests the game for bugs, inconsistencies and gameplay issues and provides critical and structured feedback to developers.
Weekly Schedule:
Professional Development:Â
Attendance and Independent Work:
Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:
Progress Reviews and Reporting:
Enrichment Opportunities:
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature).
This course is internally assessed meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework. Games Development Level 2 is currently made up of 6 assignment submissions, which make up larger projects. Projects are a balance of practical work like game builds, screen-captured playthroughs, Game Design Documents (GDDs), animations and art work, as well as written reports and presentations.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
Weekly Schedule:
Professional Development:Â
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Attendance and Independent Work:
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Students are expected to work independently outside timetabled lessons to:
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Progress Reviews and Reporting:
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Enrichment Opportunities:
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature).
This course is internally assessed meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework. Games Development Level 2 is currently made up of 6 assignment submissions, which make up larger projects. Projects are a balance of practical work like game builds, screen-captured playthroughs, Game Design Documents (GDDs), animations and art work, as well as written reports and presentations.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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