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.
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Course Details
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
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Entry Guidelines
- Level 3 courses are usually 2 years in length.
- You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths at Grade 4 or above (or functional skill level 2) to study at this level.
- If you have a level 2 qualification in the subject you want to study and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 4 (or functional skill level 2) you can study at this level.
- Entry requirements for Level 3 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.
If you have any examples of your creative work please bring these to the informal discussion. You'll receive an invite to this after you've made your application. (this could be a sketchbook, photography work, iPad/tablet illustrations or animations, etc.)
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.
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Assessment Methods
All assignments are marked and verified internally except for 2 mandatory exams (Core Principles in year 1, Case Study in year 2), which are marked externally.
