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These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Games Design

Course Content

The course is designed to provide a good grounding in Games Design in general and modules include:



  • Deconstructing Computer Games

  • The Creative Media Sector

  • 2D Computer Game Engines

  • Research for Creative Media Production

  • Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production

  • 2D Digital Art for Computer Games

  • Media Audiences and Products

  • 3D Computer Game Engines

Jobs and Careers

This qualification provides a good grounding in the initial skills and knowledge in this industry which will enable you to progress onto Level 3 qualifications such as National Diploma in Games Design and Development.

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Course code: FT271
Section: Technolgy, Public Services & Sport
Progression routes: Could allow you to progress onto the following courses: Further Education courses such as National Diploma in Games Design & Development, ICT, Multimedia.
Duration: One year full time
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs, grade D/E or equivalent
Interview required: Yes
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: Learners would benefi from having the use of a USB memory stick
Tutor contact: Steve Rich on 01562 512095 srich@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Design).
Awarding body: BTEC Edexcel
Examinations / assessment: All units are internally assessed with external moderation