You will be assessed on a mixture of practical work and coursework.
This course starts in September and will be completed in two years.
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Design, Creative Media Production and Technology
FGAM
The Games Design Extended Diploma Level 3 is an exciting and interesting technical course, ideal if you aspire to work in the games industry in the future. Games Development is a very fast-moving industry in which to work and you will therefore need to be up to date with the latest technology to give you the edge in this competitive environment.
This study programme is for you if you like to play computer games and would like to learn how to design and develop them yourself. You will develop both 2D and 3D design skills developing games from concept, research and practical creation to testing.
You will enhance your design skills using packages like Adobe Illustrator, Maya, and Photoshop to design 2D and 3D concept art.
Using industry standard software like Unity and Unreal Engine you’ll develop programing skills in C++ and C# to create 2D and 3D games.
You’ll develop programming and design skills when designing gaming levels, characters, buildings and assets.
Course themes:
You will be assessed on a mixture of practical work and coursework.
All equipment will be provided.
See what careers are available in Games Design. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
This course can form the foundations for future study and work in this industry.
After successful completion of this course you could progress onto a Higher Education programme in the Creative Industries.
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.
For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
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