Did You Know?
Video game development studios Rockstar Leeds and Sumo Digital are both based in Leeds.
Key Information
Qualification
Level 3 BTEC/CTEC courses
Duration
Two Year Course - Equivalent to one A-level
Examination Board
Edexcel
exam board specification
"I chose this course because it will help me to decide what job I want and help me to prepare as I have always wanted to do something in the world of games design. I love the assignments we have been doing as this has helped me develop the skills I will need for higher education or employment." - Lexie Ryan, Leeds west Academy
Key Employability Skills | ||
| Technological Design | Effective Communication | Creativity |
Qualification
Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate - Equivalent to one A-level
Assessment
100% coursework
What do I need to study this course?
You will need five GCSEs at grade 4 including GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths.
What will I study?
Students will create digital games (from initial concept to design), study development & programming, and therefore start to develop the technical skills required to work in the games industry. Students will learn about the various roles and responsibilities in the industry – from technical artists to game developers and programmers to games testers – and how these individuals work together to create games. Students will also learn to write proposals and pitches for a commission, and produce a games treatment outlining their ideas and concepts. Students will progress their technical skills in 3D animation and programming.
What next?
The computer games industry is a growing sector and sales are now higher in the UK than for the video and music industries combined. Therefore, there are increasing opportunities for students to study a related course at university, such as Games Design, or onto a relevant apprenticeship.
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