BTEC
Extended Diploma
Course Overview
Is this the course for you? Do you have the ambition to create the next AAA game such as God of War or Elden Ring? Maybe even creating your own indie game?
If so, then our brand new and exciting Level 3 Extended Diploma in Digital Games Design & Development is the qualification to equip you with the skills to turn those dreams into reality!
This course will teach you about the entire process of games design; including pre-production, creating concept art and characters, producing amazing 3D environments, developing 3D animations and cut scenes, and creating realistic 3D models for your games. You will also learn how to script and use blueprints to create 3D games.
Qualifications Available
BTEC Extended Diploma (equivalent to 3 A Levels)
Course Topics
Year 1
- A) Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills
- A1) Skills Development
- A2) Creative Project
Year 2
- B) Advancing Creative Practice
- B1) Personal Progression
- B2) Creative Industry Response (Final Year Project)
Testimonials
I’ve always known I wanted to work in the video gaming industry. So when I saw this course at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College, I knew what I had to do. I had a great time on the course and learnt a great foundation of skills to take with me into University.
Josef Griffiths
Previously: Thistley Hough High School
Studying: BTEC Games Design & A Level Business Studies
Studying Digital Games Design at the College has helped me to best understand what area of games to further pursue and has broadened my horizons as well as increasing my knowledge and confidence!
Sam Fairclough
Previously: Trentham Academy
Studying: BTEC Digital Games Design & A Level Media Studies
Course Features
At the City of Stoke on Trent College we have dedicated gaming rooms which include high spec PC’s, VR equipment and graphics tablets. This enables us to use the latest cutting edge technology such as the Unreal Engine 5, which is used to develop the next gen games for the PS5/Xbox Series X.
ASSESSMENT
- Internal Assessment: 100%
Awarding Body: Pearson Edexcel
The course is continuously assessed and has no exams, It is the equivalent to 3 full A levels.
The focus of this course is on developing creative skills, where all assessment is holistic and based on portfolios of work. Evidence is generated through practical projects, briefs, workshops and engagement with the media industry. This will help with progression into the Games/media industry or progression to university.
There are five assessment areas for the course:
- Informing ideas
- Problem solving
- Technical skills
- Professional practice
- Communication
Where Courses Become Careers
This is an industry-recognised qualification that will give you the required skills to progress to university or open the door to the creative industry, leading directly to working in the games design, animation, or film/television industries, then look no further and apply today.
Make your mark
How SFC will help you to boost your CV by developing your skills and qualifications…
You will learn and develop skills through the use of industry standard software and facilities, preparing you for both higher education and employment. You will study aspects of professional practice within the Gaming industry as part of the course. This will provide a high chance of gaining employment at a junior level directly from College.
- Creativity
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
Additional activities such as trips, visits and guest speakers will be arranged throughout the course. These will be project and progression focused. These are optional activities and fees will be charged. Details will be available from the course leader.
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