Course summary
The purpose of BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Game Development) is to develop you as professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the creative media business sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The objectives of the BTEC Higher National Diploma in Creative Media Production (Game Development) are as follows: ● To equip students with Creative Media Production with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global creative media production environment. ● To provide education and training for a range of careers in creative media production including sound media, visual effects, motion graphics, web & app development, games development, journalism and film & television. ● To provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within Creative Media Production, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels. ● To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in creative media production, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in Creative Media Production or a related area. ● To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives. ● To support students to understand the local, regional and global context of creative media production and, for those students with a global outlook, to aspire to international career pathways.
Modules
YEAR 1: Creative Media Industries; Professional Practice; Principles of Animation; Art Development; Individual Project (Pearson-set); Game Development Practice; Games in Context; Games Design. YEAR 2: Collaborative Project; Advanced Animation; Advanced Modelling; Advanced Game Development; Personal Professional Development; Scripting for Games; Environment and Level Design.
Assessment method
You will benefit from an innovative variety of assessment modes. Assessment is mainly via coursework, which can take forms such as traditional essays and reports, group project work, research and consultancy projects, presentations, posters, and design of digital materials, practical game design projects.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 154G
- Institution code:
- L62
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is not open to international students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You will be expected to have at least one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in in Creative Media Production • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. • Other related Level 3 qualifications • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by a recognised institution • An international equivalent of the above • Related work experience Plus you will usually have five GCSE subjects including Maths (or equivalent) and English Language at grade C or above is strongly recommended. We will normally accept Key Skills and Higher Diploma qualifications as the equivalent to GCSEs. What if I don’t meet any of these entry requirements? Even if you have few or no formal qualifications, you may be able to gain entry to the course if you have the required communication and learning skills, as well as the knowledge, experience and motivation to succeed. You will be required to take and English and/or Mathematics skills test if you do not hold GCSE Maths and English qualifications or their recognised equivalent. You may also be interviewed for the course. You may need to take an Access course or Foundation (Year 0) course first. If you have been away from academic study for a while, these courses are a great way to get you back into studying. Or if you have never studied before, they help you learn new study skills, essential for success in higher education.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | Year 1 |
EU | £6165 | Year 1 |
England | £6165 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
London College
The London College
680 Bath Road
Cranford
London
TW5 9QX