Are you passionate about the computer games industry? Our Level 2 Games Foundation course will teach you everything you need to know about the thriving UK games industry, which is the third largest in the world.
You will learn how to design and create game assets such as:
You will also explore the world of eSports where you’ll explore the exciting world of competitive gaming and learn essential skills for content creation, including streaming and audio production.
We’re looking for students who are interested in developing their creative skills and understanding of the games industry and its audiences.
You will learn how to plan and research for your projects, and how to use creative software such as:
Our practical, work-related course is based on realistic workplace situations, activities, and demands, giving you a taste of your chosen career and providing a solid foundation for further study in Level 3 courses such as: Games (Animation/VFX), Games (Development) or eSports .
The course will be assessed through projects designed to help build your skills.
This then leads to a Final Major Project, which will help you develop your skills and abilities as you progress, getting you ready for your next steps.
So if you’re looking to level up your games design and production skills, explore Esports, and be a part of the exciting world of game creation and streaming, then this is the course for you!
3 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above or a UAL or equivalent L1 Diploma in a related area at Merit or above. Preferably English will be a grade 3/D.
*Please note that if your English and Maths are below a grade 4 then you will have to also attend English and maths sessions alongside the games course.
Our dedicated games department has seen over £80,000 of investment over the last few years to ensure our students are working with industry level kit.
You’ll use liquid cooled gaming rigs and Wacom Cintqs in our cutting edge graphic suite and industry standard software such as:
As well as three cutting edge engine rooms, we also host our own Esports lab where you can explore esports, along with the immersive lab at PROTO across the road.
We work hard to make fantastic partnerships with employers to give you experience of the world of work.
This might include project based industry commissions, guest speakers or external event visits.
Career development is central to our courses and we continually work to reflect real world experience in the course.
Currently we work with leading technology companies such as PROTO, Sumo Digital and Atom Hawk, which can lead to work experience opportunities.
We also participate in, and are reigning champions, in a number of externally set Game Jams – they’re our favourite thing!
In addition, we promote a ‘beyond entertainment” approach where your newly developed skills may be transferred into other fields such as games for education or technology roles.
Once you finish this course, you can progress onto our Level 3 courses in Games Production or Esports (which are the equivalent to three A Levels) and on completion of this you could then go onto university, one of our own Hight Education courses, an apprenticeship or into work.
You can find out more about this course by clicking here.
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.
Our specialist teams can help with:
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price 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 already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
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
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 QualificationsHonours, Bachelor's degree
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Telecommunications: Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
English Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Median Salary£54,279
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