Full Time Games Development

Games Development BTEC National Diploma Media Production

Level: Level 3

Course content:
Equivalent to 3 â€-A' levels, this course is for creative individuals seeking exciting careers. Graduates from this course can progress to university or seek work in industries such as Computer Games or Film and Television. Three of our first-year students reached the national finals of the UK world skills competition for Arts and Media and two others took the top two places in a â€-Safe Surfing' design competition run by Wandsworth Council from over 400 entries. Join this course and get career-enhancing opportunities such as these.
The Games Development course is about developing competitive skills in 3D modelling; producing Gaming assets (characters, vehicles, plants and creatures) level design (using UnrealEditor technology) and animation.
Individual and group projects start with Concept art, and skills are taught in idea generation and digital illustration. 3D assets are produced to specifications ranging from 8bit machines right up to 7th Generation consoles (PS3/360/Wii) and tested in Games Engines. As appropriate, tutorials and keys skills are part of the course

Course Structure:
18 units over two years

Course resources:
Games Design Suite. All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:
Coursework

Next step:
University / Games Artist

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.

When and Where

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  This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 36 weeks
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  
  International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time