Program Overview

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Games Development Diploma

Overview

This brand new Level 3 course in Games Development is exclusively designed to practically introduce students to the games industry from the beginning, and prepares them with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to smoothly and successfully transition into Higher Education courses. Students learn about the games development process through creative project based learning that includes lectures, workshops and tutorials on game design, programming, graphics and audio. Students also learn complementary skills such as project management, market research and pitching, all of which are essential for a successful career in the industry. This FE programme is taught by the same world-class games industry professionals that teach on our Higher Education programmes.

Course Units

• Level 3 (Year 1)
• Level 3 Extended (Year 2)

Game Programming

Game students also learn the technical knowledge and skills for game programming, different programming patterns and practices and how to implement them in their student projects.

Game Art

In the game art sessions, students learn the core skills to create 2D art and 3D models, how symbolic shapes are used to represent elements in the game, and be able to create beautiful game characters and environments that can be used in their game projects.

Game Design

Students will be learning and analysing different game design principles and how they can be applied in different ways to create enriching games.

Games Lab

Every week, students have a dedicated session called The Games Lab scheduled as a part of the curriculum.

This is an informal session to playtest, evaluate and get hands-on experience of student, indie and AAA games and games tech, while discussing what the future of games might look like and how that affects the gaming community and society in general.

This session is the heart of the diploma, creating a safe forum for gamers where they can share their thoughts and gain insight of the game industry, while also connecting them to industry professionals for advice and networking opportunities.

Project Management and Business

All students, no matter what they want to specialise in, get trained and educated in both project and business management.

This is to ensure that they can develop into disciplined, organised professionals who can take initiative to work in the industry and one day lead it.

Game Project Support

Students are given some time to independently work on their assessment projects, with a tutor on-sight and ready to support them.

This is ensure that everyone has time to progress and to showcase their work in progress before the deadline.

Student-led Review Sessions

at ACM, we encourage reflective learning and knowledge sharing.

Every week, students are provided with time to lead a review class, where they review some of the skills they have learnt and share with anyone who might have missed the class.

Lead Tutor Tutorials

This is a one-hour reactive session where a tutor gives extra tutorial sessions of some tools or resources that would help the students in their learning journey. We like to throw in extra-curricular curiosity-led tutorials from time to time!

Course Details

Award

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice

Awarding Body

UAL

Modes of Study

Full time Blended

Study Level(s)

Diploma

Campus Delivery

Guildford

Duration

2 Years - Extended

UCAS Points

Up to 168 (equivalent to three A-Levels at A*)

Progression Options

Students can enrol directly onto our three year or accelerated two year Games Development and Futures degree programmes.

Entry Requirements

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Entry Requirements

Minimum age 16

You will be expected to have at least 4 GCSEs (A* – C or 9 – 4 grade) or equivalent level 2 qualification. This should include English and Maths GCSE (A* – C or 9 – 4 grade). Suitability for the programme will also be assessed through interview. View interview guide

English and Maths
Your ability will be assessed and where appropriate you may be required to first complete a Functional Skills level award.

EU applicants who have completed non-UK English and Maths qualifications will be required to provide evidence of exemption though the NARIC service ( If you are unable to provide suitable evidence then you will be required to retake Maths and English GCSE alongside your core programme.

Fees & financing information can be found here.

Interview Guide

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Fees

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