Media

Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Creative Media: Digital Gaming

Introduction

This course introduces you to the conceptual and creative aspects of this thriving medium. You’ll learn how to respond to commissions and prepare for life as a games designer. Develop digital games through practical projects in areas such as game engine scripting, 2D and 3D animation, 3D environments and coding for web based games.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  8991

• Entry Criteria

  4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English Language or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  On this course you will investigate the media industry, looking at the influences of technology and audiences and how media is affected by these factors. You’ll study the following mandatory units:

  • Pre-production techniques for the creative media industries

  • Communication skills for creative media production

  • Research techniques for the creative media industries

  • Understanding the computer games industry

  • Creative media production management project

  • Working to a brief in the creative media industries

  • Critical approaches to creative media products

  • Computer game platforms and technologies

  You will also study a number of optional units, which could include:

  • 3D animation

  • Drawing concept art for computer games

  • Computer game design

  • Computer game story development

  • Human-computer interfaces for computer games

  • Working freelance in the creative media sector

  • Object-oriented design for computer games

  You will study towards the Level 3 Diploma (90 credits) in your first year, and progress on to the Extended Diploma (180 credits) in your second year.

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  Alongside your course you’ll study English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop your skills and confidence.

• What can I do next?

  You’ll be ready to start a career in games design, alternatively you may wish to take your studies to the next level with a BA(Hons) in Media Studies, Computer Animation, Media Production, Film, Digital Television Production or Broadcast Audio Technology at university.

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