Bradford College

Course Overview

This is a practical work-related course to give you an excellent basis for your chosen area of employment within the video games industry.

In addition to developing your IT skills you will also study a range of Units designed to develop your personal and social skills.

Course Structure

The course is made up of six Units - three Mandatory Units, which all students study, and three Specialist Units.

The three Mandatory Units are:
Understanding the Media
Research for Media Production
Media Skills Development

The Specialist Units will give you the chance to study your chosen areas and include:

Digital Graphics

2D Computer Games

Reviewing Computer Games

Website Design

Entry Requirements

You should have at least one of the following:
a Level 1 qualification and a good standard of Literacy and Numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to four GCSEs at Grades D-G, related work experience or other related Level 1 or 2 qualifications.

How Will I Learn?

You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands.

Skills You Will Develop

You will develop skills such as:

• Reviewing Computer Games
• 2D Computer Games
• Web Authoring and Digital Graphics.

Benefits

The wide choice of Specialist Units enables you to develop critical skills highly valued in in the gaming Industry.

Expect Also To

You will also have opportunities to go on visits to employers and enrichment activities.

How You Will Be Assessed

All Units are internally assessed and graded for an overall grade.

Things You May Need

Stationery.