Overview
Games Design Advanced (Level 3)This Extended Diploma will give you the chance to engage with both practical and theoretical aspects of games design. You will also gain useful design skill and develop your knowledge of the games industry. You will be expected to acknowledge and apply industry codes and conventions to your work. This study programme is ideal if you wish to gain a Level 3 qualification and progress to university or employment.
Studying games design at Level 3 at Tresham College offers a comprehensive and practical education in game development. The program covers various aspects of game design, including mechanics, storytelling, some programming, and level design. Students gain hands-on experience through projects that develop skills in prototyping, 3D modelling, scripting and narrative.
The collaborative environment fosters teamwork and communication, essential for the industry. Tresham College’s industry connections ensure students stay up-to-date with the latest trends and practices.
The program also focuses on portfolio development, networking opportunities, and creative expression. With the game industry’s growth, studying game design at Tresham College can lead to exciting career prospects in a thriving field.
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Entry requirements
To begin this study programme, you will need…
- 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4, ideally including English and maths
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- Creative Media Production at Level 2
- ICT Level 2
What qualification will I gain?
UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology.
Plus, English and maths qualifications if required. You can also gain up to 168 UCAS points.
How will I be assessed?
- Online Blog work
- Formative Assessment
Course content
What will I study?
Key areas studied will include planning, organising, narrative design, 2D games Production, basic animation and 3D modelling. You will develop knowledge of the ownership and function of games design codes and conventions, and apply this in a vocational context.
The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Design) is based at Tresham college.
Subject units:
- Pre-production techniques for games design
- Communication skills for creative media production
- Research techniques for the Games industry
- Working to a brief in the creative media industry
- Games Design studies
- Unit 1: Introduction to media/games design processes and technical skills.
- Unit 2: Introduction to design and research skills in Games design
- Unit 3: Introduction to professional practice in creative Games Design
- Unit 4: Critical and contextual awareness in Games Design
- Unit 5: Investigating audio production and technology
- Unit 6: Investigating visual production and technology
- Unit 7: Investigating interactive media production and technology/Games design
- Unit 8: FMP (Final Major Project)
English and maths:
If you don’t already have GCSE English and maths grade 9-4 (A*-C), we will work with you to help you develop your maths and English skills.
- Work experience
- Personal development skills, study skills and employability skills
- Additional vocational learning and qualifications
Next steps
Course progression:
On successful completion of this study programme you can progress on to study a Games Design HNC, a BA (Hons) in a related subject.
Career progression:
Employment in the Games industry potentially as an intern or junior role. Freelance 3D artist, Developer or engine worker.
Additional information
Advisable Equipment:
- A pair of headphones with mini jack connector (to plug into PCs)
- A hard drive
- Access to the Adobe suite is advised but not necessary
- Computer access at home is advised but not necessary
Any questions?
If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.
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Funding Information
All full-time Level 1 and Level 2 courses are now FREE for everyone, whatever their age. If you are looking to study a Level 3 qualification, courses might still be free if you’re under 19 or 19-23 and studying your first full Level 3 qualification. Whether you need to pay a fee and how much will be dependent on the programme you choose to study. For more information call 0345 658 8990.
If you’re over 23 or studying a second Level 3 qualification, you will need to pay a fee. Find out more on our financial support page at: www.bedfordcollegegroup.co.uk/finance or view the Full-time Fee Flow Chart below.
If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not then please contact our Customer Contact team on 0345 658 8990.
Full-time Fee Flow ChartIf you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. You can also pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable.
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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.
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