HND Games Development - Year 1

Course Details HND Games Development - Year 1

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This is a full time course

Qualification

Awarding Body: EDEXCEL

Award: BTEC HND Diploma in Creative Media Production (QCF)

Course Content

Compulsory Units

• * Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation
• * Practical Skills for Computer Game Animation
• * Drawing Techniques for Computer Game Concept Art
• * Computer Game Studies

Specialist Units

• * Level Design for Computer Games
• * 2D Digital Graphics for Computer Games
• * 2D Digital Animation for Computer Games
• * Computer Game Platform Fundamentals
• * 3D Computer Game Engines
• * 3D Modelling for Computer Games
• * 3D Environments for Computer Games
• * 3D Animation for Computer Games
• * Music & Sound for Computer Games
• * Rendering & Lighting for Computer Games Animation

Entry Requirements

Applicants will typically have studied games design, graphic design or media to level 3 standard or A level subjects in an appropriate area.
Students will also possess at least 5 GCSES including English and Mathematics or an equivalent level 2 qualification.
Mature students can apply with a suitable portfolio, interview and accreditation of prior learning.

Possible Progression

Learners who have achieved the Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND in Creative Media should be able to progress to the final year of a degree programme in Creative Media Production, or to employment in the media sector.

To apply please visit www.ucas.com.

For further information please contact our student advisors on 0161 643 7560 or email enquiries@hopwood.ac.uk