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 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

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

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 3

This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have a full Level 3 qualification (a full L3 is the equivalent of two A-levels at A* - E grade). You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions if you live in London, or 3 years if you live outside London.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

If you have to pay for your course, and decide to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan (ALL), the residency rules are different: https://www.gov.uk/advanced-learner-loan.

Some courses have additional 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.