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Since 2020, the Games industry has made well over £21 billion in the UK alone, and continues to grow with over 2,000 active games companies based all over the UK. The Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills will help to equip you with the skills, theory and practical knowledge on how to take a game, animation idea or VFX project from initial concepts through the creative pipeline to a completed project. This course is suitable for anyone wanting a career in the games, animation or VFX industries.
This course is intended for students who want to progress to a career in the games, animation or VFX industries, with content such as the following:
YEAR 1
- Art Fundamentals for the Games, Animation and VFX Industries
- Core Principles of Games Design
- Fundamental Animation Skills for the Games, Animation and VFX Industries
- Fundamental Product Programming Skills
- Maths and Logic Fundamentals or the Games, Animation and VFX Industries
- 3D Tools: Creative and Technical 3D Modelling
YEAR 2
- Emerging Technologies/Trends in the Games, Animation and VFX Industries
- Story/Playboarding
- Working in the Games, Animation and VFX Industries
This qualification is supported by the following companies: Blue Zoo Animation, Creative Assembly, Double Negative, Framestore, Imaginarium, Microsoft, MPC and Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
Relevant Level 2 qualification or minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A*-C.
Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144. For 16-18 Study Programmes only: This is a Study Programme for students aged 16-18 years of age.
The course features a mixture of both externally and internally set and assessed units, with one exam per year of the qualification: Core Principles exam (1st year) and Case Study exam (2nd year). All of the units and exams are mandatory to achieve the qualification as there are no optional units. Many of the assessments will feature a mixture of written and practical/digital work as part of an Asset Development Portfolio, which is subject to internal marking and external verification. Assessed units and the overall qualification grade are given as Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Are you aged 16-18?
Study programmes are full-time courses for 16-18 year olds which include:
- A qualification such as BTEC Extended Diploma
- Meaningful work experience or preparation for work
- English and maths, if you don't already have GCSE grade A*-C in English and maths (grade 4 and above)
- Non-study activities such as tutorials, voluntary work, fund-raising/charity work, sport or trips.
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Starting 5th September 2024 - Ending - 27th June 2026
REF P125Q001
If you are aged 16-18:
Free
This study programme is free for students, who are aged 16-18 on 31 August, and students aged 19-24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan.
If you are aged 19 or over:
If you are aged 19+ and living in the Liverpool City Region (inc Wirral), many courses will be free. If you are aged 19+ and live outside the Liverpool City Region, this course may be free. Terms & conditions apply.
If you are aged 19+, you may be able to apply for a 19+ Advanced Learner Loan (which is available for this course).
Did you know that many of our courses are free for students aged 19 and above?
Find out if you are eligible for free funding here, or contact our student service team on 0151 551 7777.
If you are required to pay a fee you may be entitled to an Adult Learner Loan or other financial support. For more information on support available visit Bursaries and Loans. We also allow payment by instalments for some courses.
This is a full level 3 course
The fee quoted is for the academic year 23/24.
For advice and guidance, please contact Student Services via our online enquiry form
