GAMES DEVELOPMENT
LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3
AGE
16-18
LOCATION
BRIGHTON & BEXHILL
DURATION
3 DAYS PER WEEK
GAMES DEVELOPMENT COURSE OVERVIEW
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
The course is based on 3D games design using the Unity software engine as the main hub. You will learn the technical skills to create characters and environments, from sketch pad to finished game. An important part of the course is learning how to plan and pitch ideas for games to perspective developers or publishers.
WHAT WILL I DO ON THE GAMES DEVELOPMENT COURSE?
STUDENTS WORK
HOW LEVEL 2 AT DV8 WORKS
Our primary intentions for young people on Level 2 studies are:
AT LEVEL 2 I WILL:
LEVEL 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A previous Level 1 qualification and/or GCSE Grades 1-3 - subject to interview
HOW LEVEL 3 AT DV8 WORKS
Our primary intentions for young people on Level 3 studies are:
a) Developing meaningful vocational skills based on early stage career progressions goals b) Year 1 is for the completion of a Subsidiary Diploma with a review to going on to a 2nd year of a full Extended Diploma c) To secure between 48 & 144 UCAS tariff points as part of Higher Education progression options
AT LEVEL 3 I WILL:
- Achieve Technical Media Production Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, Games Pathway (1st year)
- Achieve Technical Media Production Level 3 Extended Diploma, Games Pathway (2nd year)
- Gain an understanding of core scripting concepts, allowing for the creation of custom game scripts inside of a game engine
- Produce detailed 3D models using industry-standard production techniques
- Create ‘rigs’ for 3D models, enabling the then to be used in digital animation
- Develop an understanding of game genre conventions
- Design games to meet a specific purpose and fulfil the needs of the audience
