Description:
This Level 3 Games Development course at Fareham College is a practical technical game design course. You will gain critical thinking skills to develop your game ideas into 3D game environments.
The course will provide you with industry standard developer skills using a wide range of high-end industry software including Unity, Unreal Engine & Adobe Photoshop. You will create your own gaming experiences from concept to finish, with an opportunity to present your project management skills to showcase your creations to our local stakeholders. You will be assessed by practical and written assignments, presentations and recorded work and gain significant workplace experience with a local employer during this course.
Study Type:
Course Area:
3349
2 Years
Five GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English and Maths, or a full Level 2 qualification with a merit profile and grades 9-4 in GCSE English and Maths.
The completion of the level 3 Games Design course can lead to Employment, Apprenticeships and University with options such as games design, games art, graphic design, digital media. The Games Industry generates billions for the UK Economy. Careers can include Animator, Applications developer, Concept artist, Game designer, Games developer, Graphic designer. Average annual salary for this industry: £35k plus
Availability & Enrolment:
Will I have to pay fees?
School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies.
If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. Find more information on Advanced Learner Loans on our website.
If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course).
* If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement.
It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
For any questions about fees, remissions and entitlements, please contact our helpful Careers Team on 01329 815 200.