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Games Development HNC/HND

Games Development HNC/HND

Level 4
Cheltenham

Course Overview

Full Time
Certificate

The HNC in Games Development, awarding body Pearson Educational Ltd. is based at our Cheltenham Campus. The course provides a solid grounding in games design and development.

The course combines theory with practice, providing opportunities to learn industry standard creative computing skills. The course is designed to facilitate students’ entry into the industry, support their skills in all aspects of game development and lay a strong foundation for entry onto BA/BSc (Hons) in Game Design and development or further career opportunities and employment within the creative industry sector.

This nationally recognised qualification offers direct progression into our Higher National Diploma Games Development) (HND) following the successful completion of this first year.

The emphasis in teaching on the HNC is to use a mixture of practical and theoretical assignment briefs so that you can develop your chosen skills. Where possible we use ‘live’ scenarios and topics, including those provided by local businesses. The College offers excellent Computing resources, including our own departmental network and a wide range of professional software and hardware resources.

What will I study?

  • Individual Project
  • Creative Media Industry
  • Professional Practice
  • Game Development Practices
  • Games in Context
  • Game Design
  • Game Programming
  • Concept Art Development
  • Production provide both transferable employability skills and academic study skills
  • Optional units can include
  • Principles of User Experience & User Interface Design
  • Art Development
  • Principles of Animation
  • Visual Effects
  • Motion Graphics
  • Web & App Game development

 

Assessment 

Modules are assessed with a combination of practical coursework and recorded presentations. The coursework can vary from practical game projects, programming, 3D modelling to written reports.

 

 

  • Course Entry Point: Year 1

    Typical Offers

    • 48 UCAS tariff points:

      • A Levels at grade DD
      • BTEC National at grade PPP
      • T Level at grade P (D or E)
      • Access to Higher Education at grade P45
      • Advanced Apprenticeship

    Course Entry Point: Year 2 (Direct Entry)

    Typical Offers

    • Higher National Certificate PASS (120 Credits) in a comparable and relevant subject

    GCSE Maths and English Requirements

    To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above or have comparable/equivalent qualifications.

    English Language Requirements

    If English isn’t an applicant's first language they will be required to have a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 across all components. The College also accepts a range of international English qualifications and English language tests that demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.

    Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.

    Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.

    All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.

  • Career Paths: The games industry is constantly growing at an ever-accelerated rate, year on year the need for talent developers is a thirst that is never satiated.  This course is designed to set you up with the professional, creative, and technical skills to land your ideal job within the industry with a professional portfolio of achievements to match.

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What You Will Pay

Our departments are the training ground for generations of artists, writers, police officers, athletes and other amazing people!

Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.

There is little left in our modern lives that isn’t affected by computers and technology. You’ll find computing at the centre of almost all businesses and, as a result, employment opportunities within the sector are huge.

We offer a range of qualifications that support a variety of interesting careers, from games and apps development, through to forensic computing and cyber security. Our industry-experienced lecturers will give you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your own computing competency, in an area that interests you.

A computing course is an ideal route to employment, or to progress on to higher-level qualifications at GC or university. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, including a dedicated network for computing students, so that you can get familiar with the latest technology and prepare for the systems you’ll use in the business world.

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