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About the course
If you love games and want to learn how they’re made, this hands-on course is the perfect place to begin. Designed for learners aged 14 and above (including 16+), you’ll explore game art, programming, and animation while building the creative and technical skills you need for a future in the games industry.
Course content
You’ll develop your confidence and creativity in a positive, vibrant environment that feels very different from school. Through fun, practical projects, you’ll learn about game design, audiences, and production while creating your own 2D computer games.
What you’ll learn
- Create digital and concept art
- Learn the fundamentals of programming
- Design and build your own 2D games
- Explore research and development techniques
Final project:Your final project brings everything together - simulating the fast-paced world of a real games studio and preparing you for progression to Level 2 Games Design or other creative courses.
You’ll also work towards improving your English and maths to support your future study and career goals.
What do I need to join
As well as having a keen interest in the subject area, learners will need to be committed, punctual and demonstrate an enthusiasm for learning and taking on new ideas and skills.
Pre-16 do not need any qualifications but a portfolio of recent work to show
at Taster Day
16+ years old and at least an English or Maths GCSE at grade 2 or above (or Functional Skill Entry Level 3 or above) plus a portfolio of recent work to show at Taster Day
What can I do next
Move on to Level 2 Games Design or other creative pathways such as Media or Art & Design. With further study, you could pursue roles as a games designer, animator, concept artist, or programmer in the growing digital and creative industries.
Additional information
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a UAL Level 1 Diploma in Art, Design and Media
This nationally recognised qualification provides a strong foundation in creative and digital skills and is worth a total of 72 credits, which is roughly equivalent to two GCSEs.
All our Further Education courses at SGS College are accredited by the University of the Arts London (UAL) - a leading authority in creative education.
To find out more, and to read the full qualification specification, please
visit:
web-ready-Level-1-Award-and-Diploma-in-Art,-Design-and-Media-specification-v6.pdf
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Course information last updated: Thursday 9th October 2025 @ 3.49PM