Level 3 - BTEC National Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Game Design and Development) - Study Programme

This course will prepare you for a career in a range of industries including games, visual effects, architectural visualization, animation and interactive media. You will learn a range of skills and in-depth knowledge of a range of disciplines relating to games, animation, VFX and interactive media.

You will undertake a variety of units which can be topped up further with a second year to ensure you are fully prepared for employment in a related role or progression onto Higher Education.

This course will help you to understand how digital creative industries work, the different jobs available, as well as the personal, academic and creative skills you will need to be successful.

The UK is home to over 2,000 games companies, employing approximately 50,000 people. With the global software market expected to grow to £143.25 billion by the end of 2021, this is a fantastic time to choose a career in the games industry.

Learners taking this qualification will study two mandatory learning and teaching modules:

1. Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills
2. Advanced Creative Practice

Throughout this course students will study:

• Software skills using 3D Maya and Unreal Engine, the game engine used to create the most popular games in the world right now
• Adobe creative suite to enhance your skills in using Photoshop, Premier Pro and Audition
• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology
• Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation

• Assignment and course work
• Live client briefs
• Controlled assessments

• Foundation degree in games design at University Centre Rotherham or another University
• Other relevant Higher Education courses such as web/app, visual communication, digital media and media