Student Handbook 2024/25
Gaming, Animation and VFX Skills (Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma)
AIM
Media, Multimedia & Journalism
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Core principles exam - Year 1
- Case study exam - Year 2
- Written assignment, Art theory in context
- Asset development portfolio
- Synoptic project (complete an industry set brief)
- Research report on emerging technologies
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs at Grade C (to include Maths); OR BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above; OR NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area)ROI Requirements
4 OLC’s Grade O5 or above (to include Maths) OR BTEC Level 2 First Diploma or equivalent at Pass or above; OR NVQ Level 2 (in relevant subject area)Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
No work placement undertaken.
What's Next?
Further Study
Students are well placed to go on to university as the extended diploma carries UCAS tariff points. Options include: • HND Digital Design NWRC • BDes Animation Ulster University • BDes Games Design and Development • BSc (Hons) Games Design and Development • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology, University of Abertay • BSc (Hons) Games Production Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies, Nottingham • BA (Hons) Graphics for Games University of Bradford • BSc (Hons) Film and Visual Effects Technology, University of Bradford • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design University of Stafford • BSc (Hons) Computer Games Design Manchester Met University • BSc (Hons) Games Design University of Bolton • BA Games Design Brunel University • BA The Art of Visual Effects Pearson Business School, LondonCareer Prospects
Many students also progress onto higher level apprenticeships for example: • Junior 2D Artists • Digital Community Manager • Assistant Technical Directors • Digital Community Managers • Junior VFX ArtistsEnquiry
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