BTEC National Diploma in Games Development

BTEC

In Armagh and Portadown

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Description

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

On successful completion of this course you can enter straight into employment in: Games Design, Games Development, Animation or 3D Design or progress to higher education in a number of Universities offering related courses. This course is suitable for If you have achieved any of the following and want to gain a qualification equivalent to three 'A' Levels, then this course is for you: Four GCSEs grade C and above. First Diploma or Certificate. Intermediate GNVQ. NVQ Level 2. Leaving Certificate. This practical course will develop your skills and understanding of gaming; one of the fastest growing media industries.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

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Armagh (County Armagh)
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Lonsdale Building, College Hill, BT61 7HN

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Portadown (County Armagh)
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36 Lurgan Road, BT63 5BL

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Subjects

  • Animation
  • Design
  • 3d design
  • 3d training
  • 3d animation
  • Animation Builder
  • Animation Authoring
  • Animation Software
  • Image Ready
  • Visual Simulation
  • 3D
  • Media
  • Production

Course programme


BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GAMES DEVELOPMENT

Who is this course for?

If you have achieved any of the following and want to gain a qualification equivalent to three 'A' Levels, then this course is for you:
  • Four GCSEs grade C and above
  • First Diploma or Certificate
  • Intermediate GNVQ
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Leaving Certificate

This practical course will develop your skills and understanding of gaming; one of the fastest growing media industries. You will have the opportunity to acquire skills in Games Platforms and Technologies, 3D Animation, Digital Graphics and Video Production.

How long is this course for?
2 years full-time
What will I study?
The BTEC National Diploma in Games Development consists of eighteen units selected from:
  • Research Techniques for the Media Industries
  • Pre-Production Techniques for the Media Industries
  • Production Management Project
  • Working to a Brief in the Media Industries
  • Critical Approaches to Media Products
  • Understanding the Computer Games Industry
  • Computer Game Platforms and Technologies
  • Digital Graphics for Interactive Media
  • Stop Motion Animation Production
  • 2D Animation Production
  • Video Production for Interactive Media
  • Web Animation for Interactive Media
  • 3D Modelling
  • 3D Animation
  • Computer Game Engines
  • Object-Oriented Design for Computer Games
  • Computer Game Design
  • Sound for Computer Games
  • Computer Game Story Development
  • Human-Computer Interfaces

How will I be assessed? Continuous assessment for all units
What can I do after the course?

On successful completion of this course you can enter straight into employment in: Games Design, Games Development, Animation or 3D Design or progress to higher education in a number of Universities offering related courses.

How do I apply?
Complete an application form (available from each campus or in the Admissions section) and return it to any Campus

BTEC National Diploma in Games Development

Price on request