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Game pathway
Level 2

Creative Media Skills (Game Pathway)

Duration

1 year

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Sept 2024

Audience

16-18

This programme is for any learner who wishes to have a career in the gaming/animation industry. All learners will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding they require to progress onto further education or training in related subject areas. They will also develop their creative skills which are valued in other creative areas.

Learners will learn a range of skill through several different units. The units delivered on this programme are; Skills Development; Creative Media Project; Personal Development; Responding to a Creative Brief.

All learners will be assessed via internal assignment briefs. There are no external exams on this programme.

Learners will be timetabled on their main qualification for a total of 9 hours per week. In addition they will also be timetabled for a further 3 hours a week for English & Maths, plus a 1 hour tutorial per week.

You will need to have GCSE Maths, English Language and two additional subjects at grade 3 (D) or above.

As part of the application process you will also be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals.

All our teaching staff are highly skilled, enthusiastic and experienced in the Gaming/Animation industry.

We have many links with high profile organisations in both the gaming and animation industries.

This course would lead onto either our BTEC Level 3 Extended diploma in Games, Art & Animation or onto our BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports.

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Where it can lead to
You could progress to the following course
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

Contact our careers team for further guidance.