Full Time Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development)

Duration
2 years, Full-time
Awarding Body
Edexcel
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above or other relevant qualifications. A general interest in all aspects of Games and evidence of creativity is essential eg. Story Writing, Photography, Drawing, Digital Graphics or Model making.

Special Features
In 2004 the College developed the first nationally approved Level 3 Course in Games Development. The Games Development course team work closely with Eidos and all of their development studios (such as Crystal Dynamics, Pivotal and Beautiful Games Studio) to ensure unit structure and content are relevant, industry specific and match the requirements of SkillSet (the Sector Skills Council for audio visual industries). Eidos exclusively endorse the College's course structure and delivery methods, and provide resource materials for student learning. This industrial link ensures students experience enriched training and opportunities to meet Games Industry professionals during guest lectures from Eidos personnel. Awarding Body Edexcel in association with the Northern Regional College and the UK's largest game publisher Eidos have developed the course content, assessment and delivery strategies to meet the needs of this evolving and exciting Industry.
Assessment Methods
A Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is a practical, work-related course. You learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.
Achievements/Qualifications
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma is equivalent to three A-Levels, and is accepted by all universities.

Progression Routes

Higher Progression Routes
Higher Education Progression Routes There exists a plethora of games programming and development courses in the Higher Education sector where the emphasis lies mainly on technology and mathematical aspects. Examples in the UK include: BSc (Hons) Computing (Games Development) University of Abertay MSc/PGDip Games Technology University of Abertay Beng (Hons) MSc / Games and Entertainment University of Greenwich MSc in Games Programming University of Hull BA (Hons) Games Design University of Central Lancashire BSc (Hons) Games Computing University of Lincoln.