Games & Digital – Entry Level 3

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Start Date: 01/09/2026
Course is for: School Leaver
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If you love games and want to learn how they’re made, this course is the perfect place to begin.

You’ll explore the creative and technical sides of gaming while building core digital skills.

You’ll:

Use industry-standard creative software to design and create content
Explore game design principles and create simple playable project
Learn about digital imaging, animation and interactive media

Assessment

You’ll complete hands-on coursework that shows your creative and technical progress.

Your projects will include:

Word processing
Design and imaging
E-Safety
Digital Skills for Everyday Life
Preparing for Work
Communication Skills

The Teaching Team

Our tutors are passionate about games and digital media.

They’ll help you build your confidence, develop new skills and prepare for your next step in the creative tech world.

Work Experience & Employer Partners

We work with local employers to make sure you learn skills that the industry needs.
You could take part in projects with:
GameJam
Proto
INFINITY27
Primary Coding League
Age UK

Application Process

You’ll be invited to meet our teaching team for an informal interview.

We’ll chat about your interests in games, design and technology and make sure this course is right for you.

How We Can Support You

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

Our support teams can help with:
Learning difficulties or disabilities
Dyslexia, dyspraxia and neurodiversity
Mental health and wellbeing
Exam access arrangements
Finance, bursary and travel advice
Career and progression planning

For more details, visit an Enrolment Event or call 0191 490 4627.

Required Entry Qualifications

You don’t need any formal qualifications – just a passion for games and creativity.

You’ll attend an interview and complete Maths and English alongside your main course.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A QUALIFICATION IN GAMES & DIGITAL – ENTRY LEVEL 3?

Graphic and Multimedia Designers

Knowledge

Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Fine Arts: Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Communications and Media: Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Sales and Marketing: Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Median Salary
£25,946

Average Qualifications
Honours, Bachelor's degree

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Skills

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.