Course Overview
Enthralled by the prospect of working in the dynamic and creative world of game design or digital media production? This course focuses on the skills and technology required to join this fast moving, multi-billion-pound industry, along with looking into the world of AI and it's place in the industry.
Aimed at 16-19-year-olds, you’ll be taught the necessary skills required to create deep, engaging game worlds, fully animated characters and rich, narrative-driven stories.
Our fully equipped facilities will give you access to industry-standard game engines such as Unreal Engine and 3D design software like Autodesk’s 3DS Max.
Our state-of-the-art games design suites in Bromsgrove and Worcester, are fully equipped with high quality gaming and digital media equipment. From motion capture to virtual reality this tailor-made environment will help you get the most from your course.
Course Modules
Course Information
Typically 5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 Including English and/or Maths.
Published entry requirements represent the typical entry standard for each programme.
Applications from learners who do not fully meet these requirements may still be considered under certain circumstances. Final admission decisions remain at the discretion of the College.
For information about specific course requirements, please contact our Admissions Team: feadmissions@howcollege.ac.uk
Please note that these entry requirements are for new students who aren’t currently enrolled at the College.
The qualification is 100% coursework based and will be graded through a series of internal assignments and projects, including written reports, screen recordings, digital portfolios, presentations and interactive practical work.
Successful students can progress on to our tailor-made Foundation Degree in Interactive Media & Games Development in partnership with University of Wolverhampton. Other popular HE choices include (but are not limited to) Staffordshire University, University of Gloucestershire, and Bournemouth University.
Digital media apprenticeships in 3D modelling, app design and graphic design are another route for students, looking for an alternative option to Higher Education.
Potential career paths include (but are not limited to):
- Game Designer
- Creative Director
- Animator
- Graphic Designer
- 3D Modeller
- Character Artist
- Game Tester
- Games Coding and Programmer
- Engine Programmer
- QA Tester
- Digital Compositor
- 3D Rigger
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove has many links to local towns and cities from Birmingham, Redditch, Droitwich, Rubery, Halesowen and Worcester all accessible by bus. The train station is further out of town with links to more towns and Bromsgrove campus can be accessed from the train station with a bus journey or by walking.
Bromsgrove Train Station
- Bromsgrove station
New Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 2LX - A 40-minute walk or a 25 minute bus journey to Bromsgrove Campus
Bromsgrove Bus Station
- Bromsgrove Bus Station
Crown Close
Bromsgrove
B61 8DA - A 12-minute walk to Bromsgrove campus
Worcester
Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.
Worcester Train Station
- Worcester Foregate Street Station
Foregate Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1DB - An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering
Worcester Bus Station
- Worcester Crowngate
Worcester
WR1 3LE - A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
- A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
- A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
- A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
- A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering