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HNC / HND Creative Media Production (Games Development)

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Lichfield

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Our HNC / HND Creative Media (Games Development) course through Staffordshire University, is a BTEC (Pearson) industry wide recognised Level 4 & Level 5 vocational qualification. The course is designed to progress and enhance the skills and techniques previously studied from a Level 3 games course, to prepare you for either further study at Level 6, or in readiness for your employment in the gaming industry.

The course is delivered over 2 years with year 1 HNC followed by the year 2 HND. When you have completed the HND, you will have the option of moving into employment or in completing a top-up degree, to gain a full bachelor’s degree, such as through Staffordshire University.

On successful completion of the HNC / HND Creative Media Production (Games Development) award, students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree.
Required qualifications

Students should have had previous study at Level 3 Games Production, such as UAL at Merit, or MMP at BTEC Level 3. If you have not achieved these grades your applications are still welcome, but subject to an interview and portfolio check. Students should also have GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C).

We welcome applications from mature students without these qualifications but with relevant Games Production Experience.
What skills will I develop?

Students will develop a set of core-competencies to support their development in:
• Fundamentals of Games Design
• The development of Game content, including level design and gameplay design
• The production, workflow, project and team management of game studios Development
• Specialist nuances of Game Design and the roles in industry
• The language of the Games industry
• Understanding events that shape the industry
• Understanding the business, marketing and legal issues surrounding the industry

Year 1: Modules
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Professional Practice
- Creative Media Industry
- Game Development Practices
- Games in Context
- Game Design
- 3D Modelling
- Principles of Animation
Year 2: Modules
- Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
- Personal Professional Development
- Advanced Game Development Studies
- Emerging Technologies
- Advanced 3D Modelling
- Sound for Media Production
- Emerging Technologies
- Environment & Level Design (Option a)
- Scripting for Games (Option b)
Careers

The Gaming sector is the most successful entertainment form of the 21st century, with sales surpassing the £4billion mark, and its thriving in the UK. According to BFI’s Screen Business Report, the number of people employed in the UK games industry, in full-time equivalent jobs (FTEs) has surpassed to 75,000. Of these workers, 24,020 were employed in direct developing and publishing roles such as:

• Games Artist
• Games Developer
• Game Designer
• Games Tester
• Concept Artist
• 3D Modelling
• Environment Artist
• Animator
• Graphics Programmer
• Audio Programmer
• VR and AI Developer
English and maths

If you have not achieved your intended grade for maths and English, you will have the opportunity to continue studying these at the college. You will also be developing these skills within your study programme
Other important information

Our Lichfield Campus has a fully operational £100K VICON Motion Capture Studio, alongside specialist Gaming computers, audio studio and access to a range of software packages including the Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal, Blender to name but a few…

Duration: Two years full-time to complete both the HNC and HND.
- HNC Creative Media Production (Games Development) – 1 year
- HND Creative Media Production (Games Development) (Top-Up) – 1 year
Fee: £5,950.00 per annum

Next intake: September

Students will receive a timetable for their course at enrolment in September.

Is this course for you?

Our HNC / HND Creative Media (Games Development) course through Staffordshire University, is a BTEC (Pearson) industry wide recognised Level 4 & Level 5 vocational qualification. The course is designed to progress and enhance the skills and techniques previously studied from a Level 3 games course, to prepare you for either further study at Level 6, or in readiness for your employment in the gaming industry.

The course is delivered over 2 years with year 1 HNC followed by the year 2 HND. When you have completed the HND, you will have the option of moving into employment or in completing a top-up degree, to gain a full bachelor’s degree, such as through Staffordshire University.

On successful completion of the HNC / HND Creative Media Production (Games Development) award, students will be awarded with a Staffordshire University degree.
Required qualifications

Students should have had previous study at Level 3 Games Production, such as UAL at Merit, or MMP at BTEC Level 3. If you have not achieved these grades your applications are still welcome, but subject to an interview and portfolio check. Students should also have GCSE English and maths at grade 9-4 (A*-C).

We welcome applications from mature students without these qualifications but with relevant Games Production Experience.
What skills will I develop?
Students will develop a set of core-competencies to support their development in:
• Fundamentals of Games Design
• The development of Game content, including level design and gameplay design
• The production, workflow, project and team management of game studios Development
• Specialist nuances of Game Design and the roles in industry
• The language of the Games industry
• Understanding events that shape the industry
• Understanding the business, marketing and legal issues surrounding the industry

Year 1: Modules
- Individual Project (Pearson-set)
- Professional Practice
- Creative Media Industry
- Game Development Practices
- Games in Context
- Game Design
- 3D Modelling
- Principles of Animation
Year 2: Modules
- Collaborative Project (Pearson-set)
- Personal Professional Development
- Advanced Game Development Studies
- Emerging Technologies
- Advanced 3D Modelling
- Sound for Media Production
- Emerging Technologies
- Environment & Level Design (Option a)
- Scripting for Games (Option b)
Careers

The Gaming sector is the most successful entertainment form of the 21st century, with sales surpassing the £4billion mark, and its thriving in the UK. According to BFI’s Screen Business Report, the number of people employed in the UK games industry, in full-time equivalent jobs (FTEs) has surpassed to 75,000. Of these workers, 24,020 were employed in direct developing and publishing roles such as:

• Games Artist
• Games Developer
• Game Designer
• Games Tester
• Concept Artist
• 3D Modelling
• Environment Artist
• Animator
• Graphics Programmer
• Audio Programmer
• VR and AI Developer
English and maths

If you have not achieved your intended grade for maths and English, you will have the opportunity to continue studying these at the college. You will also be developing these skills within your study programme
Other important information
Our Lichfield Campus has a fully operational £100K VICON Motion Capture Studio, alongside specialist Gaming computers, audio studio and access to a range of software packages including the Adobe Creative Cloud, Unreal, Blender to name but a few…

Duration: Two years full-time to complete both the HNC and HND.
- HNC Creative Media Production (Games Development) – 1 year
- HND Creative Media Production (Games Development) (Top-Up) – 1 year
Fee: £5,950.00 per annum

Next intake: September

Students will receive a timetable for their course at enrolment in September.

Testimonials

Adam has a background in Interactive Media and has a multidisciplinary skillset with a focus on programming. He has 13 years of experience of working in further education, teaching up to Level 5. Adam teaches within a creative media team made up of exceptional staff with a wealth of industry knowledge. Adam has had experience working with a range of clients to deliver a range of digital and immersive products.

Adam Cross

Games Course Leader

HNC / HND Creative Media Production (Games Development)

Is this course for you?

Required qualifications

What skills will I develop?

Careers

English and maths

Other important information

Testimonials