During your time on our Games courses you will learn a variety of skills to help you on your journey in to this exciting area of the digital and creative industry.
DurationWhat will I study?
Are you ready to take your first steps towards an exciting career in Games Design?
Do you have an excitement and passion for learning how to create, and get excited about creating the content and art artwork for Games?
If so, this is the right course for you!
During your time on our Games courses you will learn a variety of skills to help you on your journey in to this exciting area of the digital and creative industry.
The skills you will practice, develop and master include:
hand drawing skills
2D and 3D Animation
Video & Audio editing techniques.
You will develop skills in areas such as creating concept art for character development, games environments and asset creation, creative and perspective drawing, video editing, 2D and 3D stop motion animation, and 2D, 3D games environment design.
During your studies, you will be using, learning and developing the above aspects with the use of the Adobe Creative Suite in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. You will learn 3Ds Max, Maya, Mudbox, Unreal Engine, Traditional Drawing Techniques, plus so much more.
You will also learn how to present your work to a professional standard and develop a range of sketchbooks of your studies and course work. You will develop a digital and traditional portfolio that will support future applications for University, Employment or an Apprenticeship.
You will be taught through a range of workshop classes from tutors with current up-to-date industry experience and skills.
Art, Design & Media: Level 1 Full Time (1 Year course)
This is a general art and design course that will enable you to build traditional manual and digital skills for entry to Level 2.
Diploma in Games Design: Level 2 Full Time (1 Year course)
Core areas on this course include:
Introduction to creative media methods and skills
Introduction to production techniques in creative media
Understanding an audience in creative media production
Contextual research for creative media production
Exploring audio production and technology
Exploring visual production and technology
Exploring interactive media production and technology
Personal project and presentation in creative media production.
Extended Diploma Games Design: Level 3 Full Time (2 year course)
Core areas on this course include:
Introduction to visual language in art and design
Introduction to research skills in art and design
Introduction to critical and contextual awareness in art and design
Introduction to materials, processes and technical skills in art and design
An integrated approach to 2D problem solving in art and design
An integrated approach to 3D problem solving in art and design
An integrated approach to time-based problem solving
Developing an art and design project
Opportunities for progression in art and design
Characteristics and contexts in art and design
Preparation for progression in art and design
Engaging with an audience in art and design
Project proposal and realisation in art and design.
Work Experience
It is very important that you develop experience in the industry, so as part of your time on your course you will complete work experience. We ensure you have a wide range of opportunities to do this - we often have clients with live briefs, and work with practitioners in the creative industries who set us project work to complete in teams.
We will support you in finding work experience and have a team dedicated to contact employers. Industry masterclasses and guest speakers attend College to speak to our Games students regularly. Attending these talks will broaden your understanding of the career routes you may choose to progress to after you finish your studies and training.
How will I be assessed?
You are continually assessed to establish what you have learnt from each module and assignment.
To ensure you are ready for a demanding and successful career in the Creative Industries many of your assessments are in line with the industry standards and protocols. This means you may be asked to pitch your ideas, present information to communicate to an audience or work with an employer to create a solution and outcome for a project.
With each project you will be asked to produce a portfolio of evidence which is also formally assessed by your tutor(s) at different points through the year. Your feedback will be kept on our digital assessment platform at final assessment points, but in tutorials you will discuss your progress and set new and stretching targets.
Your final grade is assessed through your final major project where you will use a selection of the skills and techniques you have learnt, practised and developed on the course. This project is examined by external moderators and exhibited for your peers and tutors to assess.
Maths & English
If you are studying maths and English, you will have a final examination to test your knowledge.
What will this lead to?
You can progress into a range of careers, including:
Games Concept, Asset & Environment Artist
2D/3D/Stop Motion Animator
Illustrator
Product Designer
Interactive artist
Teacher
Technician
Sculptor
Architect
Games Tester
Web Designer
Graphic Designer
Mobile App Content Designer
Video & Audio Editor.
What happens next?
It is important that you come along and speak to one of our staff about your choice/s.
Once we receive your application, you will be invited in to speak to a tutor or a member of the Apprenticeship team to discuss your application.
This will provide you with the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course/Apprenticeship and to see our facilities.
Entry requirements
Entry Level Courses:
Skills for Life & Work/Preparing for Adulthood
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
These courses are specifically designed for learners with a Special Educational Need (SEND).
Entry Level: Skills & Employability
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
No formal qualifications are required for this course.
Full Time ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Full Time GCSE Re-sit Study Course
GCSE Grade 2 or 3 in Maths and English and / or Sciences.
Full Time Level 1 Course
Entry Level qualification or 2 GCSE's at grades 2 or below (E or below)
Full Time Level 2 Course
4 GCSEs at grade 3 or Vocational Level 1 in relevant subject area.
*GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths is required for the courses below:
Full time Level 3 Course
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
OR
Vocational Level 2 plus Grade 4-9 GCSE English or Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 English or Maths will be accepted).
*A Vocational Level 2 is required for the following courses:
Accounting
All Construction Subjects
Hair & Beauty Subjects
Applied Science
T Level Foundation (Level 2)
4 GCSE Grade 3 including English and Math's (or Functional Skills Level 1 in English and Math's)
T Levels
5 GCSEs at Grade 4-9 including English and Maths (Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths will be accepted).
* Health T Levels require GCSE Grade 4 in Science.
At Oldham College our aim is to make sure that you have a clear line of sight to where you want to be, whether that’s employment, an apprenticeship or higher education.
Develop as a person
You will grow as a person at Oldham College because we will work with you to develop your technical or professional skills and knowledge whilst also building up your business can do skills. In this way we will make sure you enter the world of work totally as a well rounded person, ready and prepared to make your mark.
Excellent teaching
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to teaching and learning so that you gain the knowledge and competencies needed to achieve your goals. Our supportive tutors are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential to ensure you will find everything you need to succeed here.
Vocational focus
We focus on vocational qualifications which have never been more important to the economy. We do this by delivering the trained, talented employees that businesses need – we will do this for you too.
Learning pathways
The route to your future successful career is one of our learning pathways. It will comprise, in addition to your vocational course, work experience, enrichment, tutorials, English and maths. We also place a high priority on attendance, punctuality and good conduct as these personal qualities are highly valued by employers.
Future career
Reflecting growth sectors in the economy, we have updated our campus as well as the curriculum. These developments, which include new ways of engaging with employers, help to ensure that you are well prepared for your future career.
Our bespoke building will provide unparalleled facilities tailored for the creators and innovators of tomorrow, enabling learners to hone their craft on industry-standard equipment and develop the skills that the industry desperately needs.
This Games Technology for Industry Skills Bootcamp introduces games development and how games technology powers engaging, immersive experiences in the games industry and beyond.
This course will allow you to begin development on the skills you will need in order to work in the games industry. You will develop practical skills in the core areas of design, art and development and work across both 2D and 3D packages.
Students can progress to study an undergraduate course at a university of their choice or progress to employment.
Game Development training is offered by Training Dragon.There are no open public schedule dates for Game Development course. We can offer you a private training or arrange a public course for you.
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