Gaming, Animation and VFX Skills (Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma)
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Media, Multimedia & Journalism
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Study ModeFull-Time
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Duration2 Years
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CampusStrand Road
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Gaming, Animation and VFX Skills (Course has been withdrawn – Please click on the Interested button to express your interest and we can follow up with alternative options available)Campus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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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 05 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)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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