Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Duration
Two years
Qualification
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
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Develop a broad range of skills required to design and make games.
Learn how your desired development role interacts with other departments and how a creative development process takes place within a competitive marketplace.
Begin to develop the skills you need to make exciting mechanics and engaging level designs.
Develop the learning and research skills you require for your progression to the second year and into higher education.
Focus on developing the skill sets required for individual job roles within the digital creative industries.
Develop a portfolio and CV, ready for your progression to university or the next steps in your career development.
Work on creating and animating 3D games and interactive 3D environments within a games engine.
Modules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (other grades will be considered on a case by case basis).
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
We offer a variety of ME courses at different levels of ability from starter levels all the way up to GCSE, that are tailored to suit your needs and progression route. to find out if you qualify for Maths and English, learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Go on to a games degree, work as a freelance artist or find a game developer role at a studio. Finishing both years can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Career opportunities include Concept Artist, Narrative and Character Design, Animator or Game Developer.
Fees and Funding
MANCHESTER 16-18*
FREE
MANCHESTER 19+*
£0 – £4,670
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 16-18*
FREE
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 19+
£0 – £4,670
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Fnatic
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
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