Games Design and Animation - Level 3 Extended Diploma

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the game design, E sport and animation sector. You will have the opportunity to explore game design, 2d/3d animation, E-sports and historical/contextual investigation. Your lessons will take place in our industry-standard suites, equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, Unity on Apple iMacs, as well as giving you access to state-of-the-E sport  facilities and more. There will also trips and visits, and guest talks from industry experts

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

You will develop the following skills:

Unit 9: Characteristics and Contexts in Media and Communication

Unit 10: Engaging with an Audience in Creative Media Production

Unit 11: Preparation for progression in Creative Media Production

Unit 12: Specialist Study in Creative Media Production

Unit 13: Extended Project in Creative Media Production (FMP)

4 GCSEs Grade 4 and above, Level 2 Vocational Qualification with a merit, level 2 in English and Maths.

You will be assessed continually through practical project work, coursework, written assignments and presentations. You will complete four practical projects and be assessed by portfolio. Your final project will be assessed by the examining board.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Progression to Higher Education, Apprentices or employment.