Our brand-new Games Design programme is built for gamers and made for creators. You’ll design, develop and test your own games using industry-standard tools while building a professional portfolio that universities and employers want to see.
This qualification is part of the RSL Level 3 Creative Digital Media (Games Design) pathway and is designed to reflect the fast-moving digital sector.
You’ll explore every stage of game development, including:
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Planning a digital game
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Designing characters, environments and levels
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Developing and pitching creative ideas
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Creating a fully functioning digital game
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Understanding the games industry and career routes
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Building a professional digital portfolio
You will work with industry-standard software including:
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Blender
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Unreal Engine 5
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong technical skillset and a portfolio ready for university, apprenticeships or employment.
Why study Game Design at Cadbury Sixth Form College?
The UK creative industries are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy.
The West Midlands is home to one of the largest video game clusters outside London, often referred to as Silicon Spa, with a significant proportion of the UK’s video game development output.
Major companies in the region include:
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Codemasters
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Ubisoft Leamington
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Xbox Game Studios
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Playground Games
This course positions you right at the heart of that opportunity.
What the course involves?
Core Units
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Creating Digital Games
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Planning and Pitching a Digital Media Product or Service
Example Optional Units
Year 1
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Creating Concept Art Digitally
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Digital Character Modelling
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Creating a 3D Environment
Year 2
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Planning a Career in Creative Digital Media
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Designing Digital Games
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Creating Digital Games
Additional specialist options may include:
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Testing a Creative Digital Media Product
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Designing UX for Interactive Digital Media
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Character Rigging
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Creating a Digital Image Portfolio
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Starting an Online Business
Qualification Options
Depending on your progression goals, you can study:
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Certificate (210 GLH)
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Extended Certificate (360 GLH)
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Subsidiary Diploma (540 GLH)
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Extended Diploma (1080 GLH)
Your study programme will be discussed with you at interview to ensure it matches your ambitions.
