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BTEC Level 3 Digital Art, Animation and Games Design

BTEC Level 3 Digital Art, Animation and Games Design

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BTEC Level 3 Digital Art, Animation and Games Design is an exciting and challenging course giving the opportunity to acquire skills and understanding of several areas of the digital creative industries including; interactive, animation, video, digital art and games design. It is assessed through practical course work with no exams.

  • Entry Requirements


    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You will provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional other this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support to be able to achieve well on the course. Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report.

    A portfolio or example of your work to demonstrate that you have the appropriate level of skill required to succeed on the course. We love to see your creativity!

    4 x GCSE's at C/4 or above, or a Level 2 Certificate / Extended Certificate or above (at merit or above) in a relevant subject.

    You will have gained either English and/or maths at GCSE C/4 or above, or L2 Functional skills in English and/or maths.

    We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    Delivered at the Creative Industries Centre, learners benefit from outstanding studio spaces and fully resourced digital labs. Industry standard Apple Mac computers provide professional design software including the Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, Premier Pro, Animate and XD. Learners also use Autodesk Maya for 3D work and have access to Unreal Game Engine for game development. Although this is predominantly a digital course, learners also continue to develop their art and design skills through more traditional media including drawing and painting. The Design Cycle is applied to research and ideas development , utilising mind maps,, thumbnails, scamp drawings and storyboards. This work supports the development of concept work into digital outcomes.

  • Progression Next Steps


    After successful completion of this course, the majority of learners progress to a range of specialist undergraduate courses at university, including games design, animation, graphics, as well as other subjects related to digital creative industries. Digital creative industries is a growth area in terms of employment and the wider UK economy and offers a fantastic future for anyone interested in this subject.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisers who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Additional Information


    Most art and design materials and equipment are provided, however, students are expected to purchase a Starter Kit at the beginning of the year. More information will be provided prior to enrolment. There will also be trips and visits throughout the course which will incur some costs.

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  • Course Structure


    This qualification is continually assessed through practical coursework with no exams. It is delivered through fun , interesting and practical projects that introduce learners to a range of different skills and areas including UXB design for HTML5 interactivity, wire framing and interface design for mobile and web based apps, 3D modelling and 2D and 3D animation, video filming and editing, film special effects and game design and game art. Group visits to exhibitions, including EGX the UK's largest Game convention are offered as part of the curriculum. Enrichment activities like this are important to give our learners a broader understanding of working in the creative industries.