How to make a video game: A basic guide on video game development
Alex Hughes
November 5, 2024
Games Development
Level 3
This course will teach you about the creation and production of 2D and 3D games using the most relevant, industry standard software.
Level 3
This course will teach you about the creation and production of 2D and 3D games using the most relevant, industry standard software.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two years
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English
Two Years
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
This course immerses you in the exciting world of games development, where you can follow your passion for creating gaming experiences. Delivered by a team of passionate instructors with extensive industry knowledge and expertise, this programme offers a dynamic learning environment that equips you with the necessary skills for both Higher Education and the gaming industry.
Throughout the course, you will learn the skills required to design, create and sell professional video games. You will gain hands-on experience in professional game development tools and technologies, learn to apply industry best practices, understand player psychology, narrative techniques and game mechanics, as well as developing problem-solving skills and enhance your creativity in order to start crafting captivating gaming experiences.
On the Games Development course, you will have the opportunity to work in our games labs, equipped with powerful gaming PCs and professional software such as Unity3D, Unreal Engine, Blender, and Maya. You will develop a range of skills which will allow you to develop your own games independently and from scratch, or work more effectively within a wider games development team. You will collaborate with your peers on the Games Art programme to experience working in a real creative games design team, and learn how to pitch to clients or investors.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will have the opportunity to purchase a Course Starter Pack containing essential Games Development materials such as a 1TB SSD hard drive and high-quality headphones at a competitive price
This course immerses you in the exciting world of games development, where you can follow your passion for creating gaming experiences. Delivered by a team of passionate instructors with extensive industry knowledge and expertise, this programme offers a dynamic learning environment that equips you with the necessary skills for both Higher Education and the gaming industry.
Throughout the course, you will learn the skills required to design, create and sell professional video games. You will gain hands-on experience in professional game development tools and technologies, learn to apply industry best practices, understand player psychology, narrative techniques and game mechanics, as well as developing problem-solving skills and enhance your creativity in order to start crafting captivating gaming experiences.
On the Games Development course, you will have the opportunity to work in our games labs, equipped with powerful gaming PCs and professional software such as Unity3D, Unreal Engine, Blender, and Maya. You will develop a range of skills which will allow you to develop your own games independently and from scratch, or work more effectively within a wider games development team. You will collaborate with your peers on the Games Art programme to experience working in a real creative games design team, and learn how to pitch to clients or investors.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will have the opportunity to purchase a Course Starter Pack containing essential Games Development materials such as a 1TB SSD hard drive and high-quality headphones at a competitive price
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.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Involves coding mechanics, features and systems and can grow into specialised roles such as systems programmer or engine programmer.
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.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Involves coding mechanics, features and systems and can grow into specialised roles such as systems programmer or engine programmer.
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.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework and is made up of carefully scheduled projects. Projects can involve both individual and group work and are a balance of practical work like game design, development and creation using engines (which includes designing parts or whole games, as well as creating the games with industry standard tools); game asset creation; 3D modelling and animation; as well as reports, filmed pitches and presentations.
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. The types of activities we’ve done in the past are:
We can teach you the skills and knowledge you need, regardless of your experience. However, before you join, it would be useful to gain some experience in the following:
Owning a Windows computer or laptop isn’t essential, but it would benefit you in your studies.
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.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework and is made up of carefully scheduled projects. Projects can involve both individual and group work and are a balance of practical work like game design, development and creation using engines (which includes designing parts or whole games, as well as creating the games with industry standard tools); game asset creation; 3D modelling and animation; as well as reports, filmed pitches and presentations.
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. The types of activities we’ve done in the past are:
We can teach you the skills and knowledge you need, regardless of your experience. However, before you join, it would be useful to gain some experience in the following:
Owning a Windows computer or laptop isn’t essential, but it would benefit you in your studies.
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.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
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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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