Creative Digital Games Production Level 2
If you are interested in exploring the potential of a career in the games industry, this one-year course will provide you with an excellent introduction. It is designed to give you a general overview of the industry as well as the skills needed to succeed in such a fast-paced profession.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
If you are interested in exploring the potential of a career in the games industry, this one-year course will provide you with an excellent introduction. It is designed to give you a general overview of the industry as well as the skills needed to succeed in such a fast-paced profession.
To support your main study programme, future progression and life skills, you will also develop your skills in maths and English.
Entry Requirements
You will need at least four 4/D grades or above at GCSE, along with a minimum grade 3/C in either English Language or Maths. As a prospective learner, you will also be asked to attend a media workshop where your skills will be assessed.
What will you learn?
Units covered are:
- Digital Games Production
- Digital Games Testing
- Animation for Digital Media
- Graphic Design for Digital Media
- Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product
- Digital Media Sectors and Audiences
- Media Industry in Context
**Please note: course content may be subject to change**
How will you learn?
This course will be delivered on-site.
What will you need to bring with you?
N/A
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed on coursework made up of practical work, research, essays, discussions and presentations.
Every unit achieved will be graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction. If you don’t achieve a Pass in a unit, it will be graded unclassified. You must achieve at least a Pass for every unit to be awarded the qualification.
Two units will be assessed externally.
Maths and English will be assessed through a controlled assessment or final exam.
Where next?
This course is an excellent platform for you to start working towards a gaming career. Provided you can demonstrate aptitude for this exciting subject by passing all the required units at Merit or Distinction level, and you have a grade 4/C in English and Maths, you could progress to a Level 3 course.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:41 pm
