Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Games

The UK is the fourth largest games producing country in the world, Computer generated animation features within the Motion Picture and Television industries as well as within the games design industry. For this reason the modules of learning for this course enable learners to progress into the industry with the knowledge and experience necessary to enjoy a good wage and responsibilities as soon as they start. The course is designed to produce the future team leaders in high demand by the industry. The modules delivered over the year may, dependent on pathway chosen include subjects such as: Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation Special Subject Investigation for Creative Media Production Practical Skills for Computer Game Animation Computer Games Studies Career Development for the Computer Games Industry Drawing Techniques for Computer Game Concept Art 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 CGI Rendering and Lighting for Computer Games Animation 3D Character Animation for Computer Games Work Experience in the Creative Media Sector Music and Sound for Computer Games Production Techniques for Computer Games Level Design for Computer Games Scripting for Computer Game Design Quality Assurance for Computer Games Human-Computer Interfaces for Computer Games Contextual Studies for Creative Media Production Research Techniques for Creative Media ProductionThe course is taught through lecture and practical demonstration, with guest speakers from within the industry visiting on a regular basis. Your work will be assessed in a variety of ways both practical and written and including student presentations. Software used on the course and made available to learners for free include, Autodesk 3DS Max, Maya, Mudbox and MotionBuilder. As a Microsoft academy a wide range of Microsoft software is also available for free. As a learner of this course you will also qualify for the student discount on Adobe Cloud and have access to all Adobe products at a vastly reduced rate.