L3 Diploma in Games Design

A key requirement for future progression and employment is a good understanding and application of knowledge and skills in both English and Maths.

Learners who are enrolled on this course that do not possess a grade 4 in English or Maths will also, as part of their overall programme of study, be enrolled on a GCSE English and/or Maths programme in order to progress towards gaining a GCSE grade 4 in both subjects.

Learners will develop skills in communication, presentation and writing through pitching and presenting work, as well as the key production skills for making video games. They will produce a portfolio throughout the course and are encouraged to present it to professional games designers for feedback at industry exhibitions.

To join this course, applicants must have either:

Five or more GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including at least one in English or Maths

Or

A relevant Level 2 Diploma, plus at least one GCSE at grade 4/C in English or Maths.

Applicants should also have a keen interest in the subject, be committed and punctual, and show enthusiasm for learning new skills.

Applicants will be invited to an interview and will be invited to bring in a portfolio and/or undertake an interview task, more details of which will be found in our interview invitation.

For learners who excel, self-employment as a developer is an option. More commonly, learners go on to foundation degree courses, Level 4 HBD programmes or university courses in subjects such as games design, programming, graphic design, visual effects, animation, art, etc.