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Games Art & Design - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

at Warwickshire College, Royal Leamington Spa · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

This course is an introduction to the wide range of technical and creative skills required to work as an artist or designer in the videogame industry. The Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification is equivalent to three A-Levels, and the unique course content has been designed and developed in conjunction with a range of game studios located within the games development hotbed known as ‘Silicon Spa’. Primarily aimed at those with an interest in art and computing, the course covers theory and software skills relating to 3D modelling, animation, level and game design, concept art, and visual effects. You will also learn the fundamental traditional art skills such as drawing and painting, colour theory, and life drawing,that underpin the more digital disciplines. Finally you will learn how the games industry works, and complete several group projects to develop your team working, project management, and critical self evaluation skills. You will have opportunity to work closely with local game studios and engage with them directly through live briefs, game testing sessions, and studio visits. You will also be able to work on exciting games development projects in collaboration with our Higher Education BA(Hons) Games Art students. This course is delivered as two qualifications, each a year long (usually a national or 90 credit diploma in Year 1 and the extended diploma in Year 2). Students who are 18 years old when they start Year 1 will therefore be 19 at the start of Year 2 and ma

What you need to get on

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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

  • Royal Leamington Spa College

    Warwick New Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 5JE

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    Avonbank, Pershore, WR10 3JP

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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Leamington Spa
  • 2 September 2026 · Pershore

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