Media BTEC National Certificate (Games Development) Level 3

Course Code:
NC3MGDV4

What will I learn?
This course will enable you to acquire the skills for employment or further and higher education study in the rapidly expanding industry of games design and development. You will study 3D modelling, animation, motion graphics, sound and video. You will be able to produce games from idea to final product. This can be for mobile technologies, interactive TV, the web, PCs and of course for consoles such as the Xbox or Playstation. You will develop your drawing skills and build by creating characters, storyboards and marketing. In your second year you will develop your skills in the industry by working on 'live' projects and employer links. You will concentrate on building your CV and career options while preparing to move into university.

How will I be taught?
Practical skills in computer platforms, games design, 3D animation, modelling and environments. Lecturers, presentations and seminars about the industry and technical attributes.

How will I be assessed?
Practical presentation, games products, portfolio, assignments, presentations.

What could I do next?
You will be able to progress on to a university degree. You could gain employment in the games industry.

Option 1
Option 1
Starts: September 2009
Ends: July 2011

Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years

Study hours: 16.5 over 3 days per week

Tuition fee: £1218

Exam fee: £142

Location: Tottenham Site

Option 2
Option 2
Starts: September 2009
Ends: July 2011

Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years

Study hours: 16 over 4 days per week

Tuition fee: £1490

Exam fee: £146

Location: Tottenham Site

Option 3
Option 3
Starts: September 2008
Ends: July 2010

Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years

Study hours: 15 over 3 days per week

Tuition fee: £1490

Location: Tottenham Site

Option 4
Option 4
Starts: September 2008
Ends: July 2010

Course length: 36 weeks per year, 2 years

Study hours: 16 over 4 days per week

Tuition fee: £1218

Exam fee: £142

Location: Tottenham Site