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Course Overview

Our course will teach you the skills you need to create your own games and web applications. You'll learn about game and web design, game and web programming, art, and animation. You'll also have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, giving you the experience you need to get a job in the industry.

Our course is taught by experienced industry professionals who are passionate about helping students succeed. We'll provide you with the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.

You will be taught via physical and digital workshop-based sessions that encourage 'learning by doing' using industry standard software and techniques.

By the end of the course you could have produced a multitude of working game projects, which will be ready to publish should you desire. You will also learn about the inner workings of the games industry, human computer interfaces and games platforms, as well as being visited by a number of guest speakers from both industry and Higher Education.

What You Will Study

You will develop assets through different projects to explore game creation processes and techniques.

Our course will teach you the skills you need to create your own games and web applications. You'll learn about game and web design, game and web programming, art, and animation.

  • How You Will Be Assessed

    You will be assessed through assignments and practical project work that count towards your final grade. Your tutor will provide regular feedback and maintain a record of assessment. All student work may be externally verified.

  • Entry Requirements

    3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1, including English and Maths.

  • Further Study

    On completion with the appropriate pass and English and Maths grades, you can progress through the levels. 
    You could progress onto higher education courses in Computer Games Design or Development, Animation, Digital Graphics, Web Design and Multimedia.

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