The course provides learners with the skills necessary to adapt to the frequent changes in in the world of the computer games industry by designing, developing and testing computer games. The content is consistent with current industry practice, providing learners with a foundation in the skills needed to progress to further education with an understanding of industry and opportunities available to them. Learners will also develop the personal and organisational skills required by employers and universities.
Please note the Fees(Adult) may be free depending on student circumstances, please enquire for more information.
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Overview
Learners taking this qualification will study two mandatory modules:
- Exploring and developing Creative Media Skills
- Personal Development.
Learners will also develop the personal and organisational skills required by employers and universities
This is an exciting, creative course which includes real life work projects incorporating design briefs, research, prototypes and final products. Learners will also develop skills in CV writing, completing application forms and interview techniques.
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Entry Requirements
Competent of working at Level 2 standard.
Four GCSEs at grade 3 and above, including English and maths.
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Assessment Types
The course is assessed by a series of assignment based tasks. -
Units/Modules
- Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills
- Personal Development.
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Benefits/Skills
In addition to the creative media sector-specific content covered in this course, the requirements of the qualification enable learners to develop the transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by higher education providers and employers. For example, the course encourages development of research and analysis skills, effective communication skills and evaluation skills.Learners will also develop mathematics and English skills alongside their main course studies. -
Careers/Progression
Learners who complete this qualification may progress to further learning at Level 3 in a similar subject and may progress into employment or to degree programmes in:
- Computer Games Designer
- Digital Graphics Designer
Jobs in this sector
Live data from the DoE's LMI API-
Programmers and software development professionals
Average Salary£42,120
Estimated 19026 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Research and development (r&d) managers
Average Salary£46,800
Estimated 3924 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Design occupations n.e.c.
Estimated 1010 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Web design professionals
Average Salary£30,160
Estimated 1302 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Interior designers
Average Salary£27,040
Estimated 1253 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Graphic and multimedia designers
Average Salary£19,760
Estimated 4152 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
Estimated 1012 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Sales accounts and business development managers
Average Salary£44,200
Estimated 5437 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
CAD, drawing and architectural technicians
Average Salary£29,640
Estimated 2086 future jobs in the next 3 years. -
Mechanical engineers
Average Salary£43,680
Estimated 2982 future jobs in the next 3 years.