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Creative Media (Games Development)

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

UCAS Code: P310 | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

A-Levels in Media/Games Design or something similar

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

The UK computer games sector is currently estimated to be worth over £7.1BN (2022) and is one of the fastest growing media markets globally. With the accessibility of gaming via mobile devices increasing its popularity, around half the UK population plays regularly.

Our two-year, BTEC (Pearson) HND Games Development course provides a broad selection of studies enabling learners to gain and develop hands-on practical digital skills combined with written assignments relating to the historic and contextual study of the video games industry. The HND in Games Development will take you through various stages of game development from initial idea generation, proposal, game design, project management to prototype production.

Successful completion of the course provides the learner with an industry-wide recognised and respected level 4 & 5 vocational qualification. The course is designed to develop and enhance transferable skills as well as specialised skills in game design and technical production in readiness for your career choice or further study within the games industry.

By the end of the course, you will know how to:

Develop Ideas for games
Manage Media Projects
Undertake Market Research
Pitch and Present
Use theoretical principles to design gameplay experiences and narratives
Use 3D modelling software and game engines
Use the adobe creative suite
Undertake Marketing and Promotional Activities

**Progression**
After completing this course, you will have the chance to top-up to the BA (Hons) Creative Practice course, studied at the Hinckley Campus and awarded by Coventry University to complete your full degree.

Modules

Individual Project (Pearson-Set)
Creative Media Industry
Professional Practice
Game Development Practices
Games in Context
Game Design
3D Modelling
Principles of User Experience & User Interface Design
Collaborative Project
Personal Professional Development
Advanced Game Development Studies
Mobile Game Development
Advanced Animation
Narrative
Environment & Level Design

Assessment methods

You will be assessed through a variety of different formats, including practical skills-based tasks and written assignments which when combined will for portfolio a portfolio of work and research for a final media product.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£5,950
per year
Northern Ireland
£5,950
per year
Scotland
£5,950
per year
Wales
£5,950
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Hinckley Campus

Department:

Music, Media and Performing Arts

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