Games Design

If you’re super creative and love video games, one of our creative media courses could be perfect for you. You will learn the technical skills and knowledge to develop your ideas and watch them come alive.

You’ll learn how to use industry-standard kit such as 3ds max and UnrealEngine 4, and last year 100% of students studying the level 3 course were offered a place at university!

These courses are a part of APTA. For more information go to page 15. This page - Samuel Opposite - Jake Games & Animation

CREATIVE GAMES & MEDIA

LEVEL 2 - 1 YEAR

WHAT WILL I DO?

Careers in video game production and creative media have never been as in demand. With digital technology and video game sales booming, your ideas can quickly be brought to life. Our Creative Media and Games course will teach you the technical skills and give you the knowledge and inspiration to explore your own ideas using technologies such as Photoshop and graphic tablets.

YOU NEED:

A Creative Games or Media Level 1 qualification or equivalent, or four GCSEs grade 3-2/D-E.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You will progress to our Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games and Animation.

WHAT WILL I DO?

This practical course covers a range of exciting units. We carry out all of the preproduction, production and post-production elements of the games and animation industry. Our projects focus on a variety of disciplines including games design, character animations, games engines, 3D modelling, 3D environments and much more. The course offers great opportunities to be a part of live and industry standard briefs. Past examples include the Virtual Reality game created as an educational tool for the English department. This course will teach you the skills, techniques and creativity needed to be a part of producing games and animations. This course can be worth the equivalent of 3 A* at A level.

YOU NEED:

A minimum of four GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including maths and English. At least one of which should be in a media or art and design subject. Alternatively an equivalent level 2 qualification in a relevant creative subject.

WHAT’S NEXT?

You can apply to progress onto a university degree that allows you to focus on your specialism.

If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.

WHAT CAN I EARN?

3D animator 3D architectural visualiser Games developer 3D environment artist VFX artist

£40,000 £35,000 £30,000 £25,000

Wages vary

Salaries are average estimates on UK based jobs.