BTEC National Diploma Media Production

Level:
Level 3
Entry requirements:
This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 years.

4 GCSE grades A* - C including English and Maths and a reference

Course content:

Equivalent to 3 ‘A’ levels, this course is for creative individuals seeking exciting careers. Graduates from this course can progress to university or seek work in industries such as Computer Games or Film and Television. Three of our first-year students reached the national finals of the UK world skills competition for Arts and Media and two others took the top two places in a ‘Safe Surfing’ design competition run by Wandsworth Council from over 400 entries. Join this course and get career-enhancing opportunities such as these.

This course is available to international students. If you are from outside the UK or EU please click here


The Games Development course is about developing competitive skills in 3D modelling; producing Gaming assets (characters, vehicles, plants and creatures) level design (using Unreal® Development KitTM) and animation.
Individual and group projects start with Concept art, and skills are taught in idea generation and digital illustration. 3D assets are produced to specifications ranging from 8bit machines right up to 7th Generation consoles (PS3/360/Wii) and tested in Games Engines.
As appropriate, tutorials and keys skills are part of the course.

The course is run with input from industry partners including Colossal Games
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Course Structure:

18 units over two years.

This course is taught at our Wandsworth campus.

Course resources:

Games Design Suite. All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.

Assessment:

Coursework

Next step:
University / Games Artist
How to apply:

Complete an application form for interview. You can do this on-line by clicking on the link in the right hand column. Or you can download a PDF of the 2011-2012 Application for Interview Form (Form A) [PDF 312k]. For further details see the How to Apply section.
A Level applicants do not need to apply for specific subjects: your application form is for the A Level programme. We will discuss your subject choices at your interview.

Fees Info

If you are 16-18 years old, this course is free. You may have to pay some materials costs.

If you are aged 19 or older, you may have to pay the "inclusive fee" (which includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee) as shown, plus the College Registration Charge of £30 and any materials costs. To find out if you qualify for reduced fees, read more here