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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Games Development course at Gloucestershire College.
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A level
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,400 per year |
| Scotland | £7,400 per year |
| Wales | £7,400 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,400 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: GDHC
Here's what Gloucestershire College says about its Games Development course.
The HNC in Games Development, awarding body Pearson Educational Ltd. is based at our Cheltenham Campus. The course provides a solid grounding in games design and development.
The course combines theory with practice, providing opportunities to learn industry standard creative computing skills. The course is designed to facilitate students’ entry into the industry, support their skills in all aspects of game development and lay a strong foundation for entry onto BA/BSc (Hons) in Game Design and development or further career opportunities and employment within the creative industry sector.
This nationally recognised qualification offers direct progression into our Higher National Diploma Games Development) (HND) following the successful completion of this first year.
The emphasis in teaching on the HNC is to use a mixture of practical and theoretical assignment briefs so that you can develop your chosen skills. Where possible we use ‘live’ scenarios and topics, including those provided by local businesses. The College offers excellent Computing resources, including our own departmental network and a wide range of professional software and hardware resources.
Career Paths 3D Artist, Character Designer/Animator, Game Developer/Programmer, Game Content Creator, Technical Artist, Animator, Facial Animator/Rigger, Motion Editor, Visual Effects Artists, 3D Modeller/Texturer, Cinematic Animator, Environment Artist, Level Designer, Architectural Visualisation.
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
School of Computing
Location
Cheltenham | Cheltenham
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer games design
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Mandatory Core Units: Individual Project (Pearson-set) Creative Media Industry Professional Practice Game Development Practices Games in Context Game Design Game Programming Concept Art Development
Optional Units: Principles of User Experience & User Interface Design Art Development Principles of Animation Visual Effects Motion Graphics Web & App Game Development
How you will be assessed
Modules are assessed with a combination of practical coursework and recorded presentations. The coursework can vary from practical game projects, programming, 3D modelling to written reports.
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