The UK video games industry is booming, and it is an increasingly popular career choice for young people who want to get involved in the technical and creative development of games.
Games Development will teach the entry fundamental basics of how to make video games. If you enjoy playing video games and want to learn how they are created, along with the skills required to join the video games industry, then Games Development is for you. Our courses offer lectures on digital art software, participation in live event-based coding, experience of 2D and 3D animation, as well as lessons on game engines and understanding level design. Whether you’re an artist who wants to develop your skillset in a digital format or you want to learn the basics of coding through event-based code, Games Development is here to help you achieve your goals.
Students on the UAL Games Development Level 2 study programme at Banbury and Bicester College will learn a mixture of work skills in the entertainment technology industry as well as specific craft-based learning, such as the creation of animations and websites.
Upon successful completion of the programme, students can progress to the Games Development Level 3 Extended Diploma at Banbury and Bicester College, which is the equivalent of three A Levels.
Future job opportunities from the Games Development career pathway include Games Programmer, Designer, Coder, Producer, Animator, Audio Engineer, Tester, IT Technical Support, and many more!
What you'll learn
Games development is still a fast growing industry and new people are required all the time. Students will be able to prepare for a rewarding, challenging career in the computer games industry. It gives you industry-relevant skills and you learn using software that replicates what you’d find in a working studio. You will learn all about the world of games development and what employers require from anyone starting new in this line of business.
How you'll learn and be assessed
Games development is still a fast growing industry and new people are required all the time. Students will be able to prepare for a rewarding, challenging career in the computer games industry. It gives you industry-relevant skills and you learn using software that replicates what you’d find in a working studio. You will learn all about the world of games development and what employers require from anyone starting new in this line of business.
Both Level 2 and Level 3 UAL Games Development courses are marked via assessment of coursework; there are no exams. You will be set assignments throughout the year which will teach the core components of the course and the skills needed to produce work based on the assignment criteria. Each assignment must be completed before moving on to the next assignment in order to progress on the course. Once you have completed these assignments, and towards the end of the academic year, your final major project will be the assignment that informs your final grade for that year.
Entry requirements
Games development is still a fast growing industry and new people are required all the time. Students will be able to prepare for a rewarding, challenging career in the computer games industry. It gives you industry-relevant skills and you learn using software that replicates what you’d find in a working studio. You will learn all about the world of games development and what employers require from anyone starting new in this line of business.
