UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (Games Design) Full cost for adults - NOT FCFJ
at City of Wolverhampton College · college
What the college says
Video and mobile gaming is the fastest growing creative industry worldwide. We have the course to start you on the first steps to your games career. On our full-time UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production and Technology (Games Design), one of only a few games courses in the region, you will learn about the key elements of games development and gain insight into the industry you want to be part of. You will begin your first year of study and then once successfully completed you will progress to your second year, which is equivalent to three A Levels. This is a practical, work-related course and you will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you have chosen, you will develop the skills you need to start your career. You will learn how to produce game concepts and stories, associated concept and digital artwork and develop games and environments in 3D. You will be able to create characters for games, sounds and effects for games, promote your own work and understand the underlying need for narrative and storytelling. You will also develop digital design skills using a host of creative software packages including 3DS Max, Unreal 4 and Adobe Photoshop as well as virtual reality on Oculus Rift.
What you need to get on
To access this course you are required to: Have five or more GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above. Attend an interview and provide examples of your own work to demonstrate your suitability for the course
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
City Learning Quarter
1 ST. GEORGES PARADE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 1AZ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · WOLVERHAMPTON
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