BTEC National Diploma - Games Development

Course Team Leader: Rigby, Garry

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Computing

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths and English

Study Hours: 15
Nº of Weeks:36

Additional Timetabling: Overseas students are required to complete 15hrs/wk over 36 wks

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: The BTEC Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels and so progression onto Degree courses in Games Development is possible

Careers Progression: Studying at university level - Games Development
Trainee games programmer

Course Description:
For those who are interested in not just playing computer games but wanting to look behind into the structure and programming of games

Description Breakdown:
The whole process of planning a game from the visual story board through to programming using a mixture of MACs and PCs - modules include Flash for Gaming, Game Design, 3D Animation, Managing a Games Design Project, Critical Approaches to Games, Understanding the Games Industry etc. This course is equivalent to 3 A levels and would naturally lead onto a Games Development degree.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 18

Trips Residentials: Visits to relevant exhibitions / events as well as social events

Qualification: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

Tuition Fees: 500
Material Fees: 40
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 540

Additional Costs Total: 0