Build confidence, develop your creative and technical skills, and take your first step into the games industry.
Delivered two days per week, this flexible course introduces you to the core skills used in games creation. You’ll explore how games are designed and developed, create your own digital assets, and begin working with industry tools and concepts.
You’ll also learn about game mechanics, player experience, and how digital technologies are used within the games industry.
Alongside your technical learning, you’ll build confidence in communication, teamwork, and employability, including identifying opportunities and creating a strong CV.
This course provides a clear and supportive pathway into further study, including Level 3 games development or digital courses within the department, or into entry-level creative and digital roles.
The course is structured to support your development step by step, combining creative skills with practical digital knowledge.
You will focus on:
Learning is delivered through a combination of guided activities, practical tasks, and creative projects, helping you build confidence in applying your skills.
Assessment is carried out through a combination of structured workbook activities and practical tasks.
This includes:
Assessment is designed to support your development throughout the course, allowing you to build confidence and demonstrate your skills step by step.
Our teaching team are experienced digital and creative professionals who are passionate about supporting adult learners to succeed.
They bring a combination of industry knowledge and teaching expertise, ensuring that your learning reflects current practices within the games and digital sectors.
The team are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, providing regular feedback and guidance to help you progress confidently through the course and into Level 3 study or employment.
Links with local businesses in the digital sector, meaning we can adapt to changes in the industry and access professionals for their experience and advice.
This might include work experience opportunities, guest speakers or visits to digital conferences.
The rooms are each fitted with around 20 PC’s and include a range of active network equipment, including patch panels, switches and routers in industry standard racks.
We are always looking to improve our hardware and software to keep rooms and equipment in line with industry standards.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances. If you don’t qualify for funding help and have to pay for course, you could pay a 25% deposit and four consecutive monthly standing order payments for the balance. The course fee must be over £100 to qualify. For one to one advice, contact our friendly team who will assess your individual circumstances and give you the right information. You can contact them on 0191 490 0300, [email protected] or via Live Chat. For more information, come along to an Enrolment Event, call 0191 490 4627 or email [email protected]
Those aged under 18 years old are not eligible to study this course as it is a part time programme.
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
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