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Animation for Games and Media UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma

at Coastland College, Weymouth · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

"If you love the idea of designing and creating environments and characters for video games, film and the web then this course is for you. You will explore a variety of industry related topics such as graphic story telling, game art, 3D Environments and Character Modelling, Digital Graphics and of course, Animation. The course topics and projects are designed to reflect industry techniques and practices, as well as provide a wide choice of routes to higher education courses. You will learn in a state of the art media department that has a full HD TV studio, lecture theatre and interactive media classroom complete with high spec gaming PCs. The Animation Studio features Autodesk Software as used extensively in films such as Ice Age, Toy Story, Avatar and The Hulk, and in video games such as Halo, Tomb Raider and Call of Duty. The course is taught by one of the UK's few Autodesk Certified Instructors and is managed by an ex Visual Effects Artist, whose work includes the OSCAR nominated film After the Wedding."

What you need to get on

You will need at least 5 GCSEs at minimum grade C including English and maths or equivalent Key Skills, or a First Diploma at minimum Merit grade. Portfolio evidence of relevant work is recommended. Ideally you should be interested in the artistic and technical aspects of environment and model production and animation.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Weymouth College

    Cranford Avenue, WEYMOUTH, DT4 7LQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · WEYMOUTH

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