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Level 2 Games Design

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Our programme in Games Design will provide you with an opportunity to begin your journey in the games design industry. Using industry software and hardware in our purpose built PC suites will give you the best possible start. You will have the opportunity to create ideas for games, as well as study how games work. You will look at what people do in the games design industry and learn how to plan and market your game. By the end of the course, you will have a range of skills that will prepare you for your next step, as well as gaining transferable skills relevant to broader fields. Delivery methods will include practical workshop sessions on motion graphics, animation, web design and games testing. Classroom-based theory sessions are supported by IT and computer-based research, educational visits to industry trade fairs and other games industry-related events. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Specialist Units: The units you will study are likely to include: Specialist Units: •Introduction to creative media methods and skills •Introduction to production techniques in creative media •Understanding an audience in creative media production •Contextual research for creative media production •Exploring audio production and technology •Exploring visual production and technology •Exploring interactive media production and technology •Personal project and presentation in creative media production

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 3 (D) including English Language or Literature and Maths, or an appropriate Level 1 programme with Functional Skills English and Maths at Entry 3

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE (DAVENTRY)

    1 Badby Road West, DAVENTRY, NN11 4HJ

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  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF

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Start dates

  • 31 August 2026 · DAVENTRY
  • 31 August 2026 · NORTHAMPTON

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