Level 3 Media Production Games Development

Media Production (Games Development)
BTEC National Diploma - Two-year course
This is a two-year course which offers students who would like to pursue a degree in games programming or employment in the games, special effects or advanced web design industries, a qualification equivalent to three A Levels. A total of 18 units will be studied, including mandatory and specialist units. Each unit will be assessed by assignment. Units may include:

Computer game platforms and technologies
3D Modelling
3D Animation
Research Techniques for the Media Industries
Computer Game Design
Human-Computer Interfaces
Computer Game Engines
Object-Orientated Design for Computer Games
2D Animation Production
Understanding the Computer Games Industry
Computer Game Story Development

Careers and Further Studies
This qualification can lead directly to one of the cutting-edge degree courses which are being offered at many universities within the UK, including Anglia Ruskin University and Southampton Solent University. With the rise in use of advanced computer graphics and animation techniques within the advertising, television, film and games industries, the skills taught by this course are sought after by employers and can lead to exciting and fulfilling careers.

General Entry Requirements
At least four GCSEs at grade C or above or a BTEC First Diploma (or equivalent) in a related area at Merit level.