Games Development
Entry requirements
3 x A Levels with a grade 4/C or above in an Art/Graphics based subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Desired grade 4/C or above in GCSE English/maths.
Two Merit grades or above in an Art/Graphics based subject
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About this course
The Level: 4 Higher National Certificate in Games Development (Creative Media Production) is a full-time, one year, course, designed to provide you with the skills to progress further in games academia or the games industry. Completion of the course will provide you with a Level 4 Certificate and grant you access to a Level 5: Higher National Diploma qualification, in addition to an extensive portfolio – which can be used to apply for industry or Higher Education.
This course has been structured to meet the needs of the constantly evolving games industry; we aim to ensure that you leave with a skill set required for a career in games.
In the first year of the course (HNC), you will work towards Level 4: HNC in Games Development (Creative Media Production), which provides a foundation in the core game art, design, modelling and animation skills required within the games sector. This will allow you to progress to the second year to complete the Level 5: Higher National Diploma in Games Development (Creative Media Production) course, and develop specialised skills within your chosen games discipline.
Units you will study are:
- Individual Project
- Creative Media Industry
- Professional Practice
- Art Development
- Games in Context
- 3D Modelling
- Games Development Practice
- Game Design
Where can this take me?
Successful completion of a Higher National Certificate in Games Design will provide you with a range of options when it comes to your progression. These include:
- Applying to University to join in Year 2 of the relevant degree
- Applying to University to study a full 3 Year degree
- Applying to another University or College to top up to a full Higher National Diploma
How will we support your progression?
Through a series of initial 1:1 tutorials we will ascertain your preferred destination following your HNC. We will then support and guide you through the application, preparation, interview and funding stages that follow. Our lecturers have a wealth of experience when it comes to ensuring our learns are supporting to progress to the very highest level in their chosen industry.
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