You will be assessed using a range of methods such as practical tasks and written coursework within a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio will be used to determine your grade.
This course is planning to start on Wednesday 5 February. Lessons will be every Wednesday between 9.00am and 4.15pm for 15 weeks, term-time only.
There is no requirement for you to have achieved any qualifications or units prior to undertaking this qualification, however a comprehensive standard of computer literacy skills are required due to the nature of the software you will be using.
You must be aged 19 or above to study this course.
Gateway Level 3 Certificate in Games Technologies
QMEDCGT3T2
Building on knowledge acquired from the Level 2 Games Design and Development course, this is a comprehensive 15-week programme, delving deeper into essential key areas of Games Design.
The Games Design industry is worth billions of pounds every year, with gaming studios across the United Kingdom employing thousands of designers, programmers, artists and more. If you know your platformers from your RPGs and want to develop the skills needed to study further in this area, join our Games Technologies course and progress your career.
You will study the following units:
Project Management (Games Technologies): Level 3 unit – 6 credits
3D Game Models: Level 3 unit – 6 credits
Concept Art and Digital Graphics for Games: Level 3 unit – 6 credits
Games Engines: Level 3 unit – 6 credits
The Games Industry: Level 3 unit – 6 credits
You will be assessed using a range of methods such as practical tasks and written coursework within a portfolio of evidence. This portfolio will be used to determine your grade.
All equipment will be provided
SciTech Digital Innovation Centre
Falcon Street
Barnsley
S70 2EY
Learners can progress onto larger qualifications at the same level, including Access to HE, and then higher-level qualifications, including HNC/HNDs and even degree-level courses.
This course costs £1645. This course is eligible for the Free Courses for Jobs funding which means you can study this for free if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please see the drop-down option below for more details. If you are not eligible for funding then you may be able to apply for an Advacned Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
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
If you are aged 19 or over, you may not have to pay for this course if:
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
Earnings Threshold
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.