Games Development Level 2
UAL Creative Media, Production & Technology
Do you like to play games? Why not make them instead!
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Level 2
Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September to June
Where -
2 Locations
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
The UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) is offered at level 2 and level 3. In partnership with the University of Huddersfield, using a project-based approach, you will learn industry standard skills that allow you to create three fully playable games in each year.
Using industry standard software (Unity), you will research, plan, develop, test, and showcase your games to a selection of your peers.
Using industry standard software (Unity), you will research, plan, develop, test, and showcase your games to a selection of your peers.
During this one-year course, you will study a range of units that are taught as projects, each project will involve making your own game using industry standard software such as the Unity engine. You will develop 2D games based on different genres to develop the skills needed to enable you to undertake a final project that you are assessed on, based on a given theme.
You will undertake group projects and develop essential skills that will help you to progress to the next level, ultimately working in the games development industry.
The course offers a broad range of practical study, using great facilities with industry-standard equipment. You’ll complete various assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final industry-standard games showreel, and an end of year show where you’ll showcase your work professionally.
The course offers a broad range of practical study, using great facilities with industry-standard equipment. You’ll complete various assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final industry-standard games showreel, and an end of year show where you’ll showcase your work professionally.
The UAL Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) is offered at level 2 and level 3. In partnership with the University of Huddersfield, using a project-based approach, you will learn industry standard skills that allow you to create three fully playable games in each year.
Using industry standard software (Unity), you will research, plan, develop, test, and showcase your games to a selection of your peers.
Using industry standard software (Unity), you will research, plan, develop, test, and showcase your games to a selection of your peers.
You will undertake group projects and develop essential skills that will help you to progress to the next level, ultimately working in the games development industry.
The course offers a broad range of practical study, using great facilities with industry-standard equipment. You’ll complete various assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final industry-standard games showreel, and an end of year show where you’ll showcase your work professionally.
The course offers a broad range of practical study, using great facilities with industry-standard equipment. You’ll complete various assessments throughout your study, resulting in a final industry-standard games showreel, and an end of year show where you’ll showcase your work professionally.
During this one-year course, you will study a range of units that are taught as projects, each project will involve making your own game using industry standard software such as the Unity engine. You will develop 2D games based on different genres to develop the skills needed to enable you to undertake a final project that you are assessed on, based on a given theme.
Core Skills Gained:
4 GCSEs grade 3 or above to include English and maths.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Level 3 Games Development
Computer Games Design, Computer Games Development, Computer Games Writing, Computer Animation, Digital Art, Graphic Design and other programming industries.
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.
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