80 UCAS tariff points which could include:
1 or more A Level
BTEC Level 3
NVQ Level 3
VRQ Level 3
Access programme
Relevant Portfolio of Work
GCSE English and maths at Grade C/4 or above
Mature students can apply with no formal qualifications but with a minimum of three years relevant industry experience.
Specialist units will develop your skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to specific creative activities in games art application and in the creation of your own professional portfolio. They include:
HND (Year 2)
Collaborative Project
Personal Professional Development
Advanced Game Development
Mobile Game Development
Advanced 3D Modelling
Environment and Level Design
Advanced Editing and Compositing
You will produce a professional portfolio showcasing high quality game ready assets, commercial ready game environments, content for VR all using the latest Autodesk, Algorithmic, Adobe software in conjunction with the Unity, and UE4 game engines and more.
There is also the opportunity for suitable students to undertake work experience with local games companies.
Upon completion of the 2-year HND; learners can top-up to a full degree in Games Art, Games Design and Visual Effects or other relevant subject area. Employment and self-employment in the games/media sector is also an option and is an essential element of the course structure.