Course Overview
The Digital Media and Games Design industries are both rapidly expanding and increasing in use and popularity. From the prominence of mobile applications to the continued recognition of PC and console gaming, media and visual design. Courses in this sector have never been so relevant and in demand.
This course will provide you with a broad understanding and knowledge of games and digital media design. A range of technical and methodological skills necessary to analyse, design and implement the development of these media will be delivered on the course.
3D modelling and the use of game engines is one of the main focuses of the course and will give students the ability to be proficient with these tools.
Modules on the course are structured to allow a progressive learning curve using iterations for visual design and idea generation for product prototypes and full games. In order to aid your development, the course has a range of specialist equipment and software such as motion capture and virtual reality to help bring your ideas to life. There is also a good opportunity to aid with teamwork and employability skills with real world clients.
Please note that a smartphone will be required to complete multifactor log-in for assessment submission.
Course Modules
Course Information
48 UCAS points or equivalent and the minimum of GCSE English and maths grade 4 or higher or equivalent.
Applicants who are 21 and over and are currently employed in the industry will also be considered.
The College has a commitment to widening participation in Higher Education, and will therefore give careful consideration to prior experiential learning, non-traditional qualifications and qualifications obtained outside of the United Kingdom.
Students are assessed through a variety of methods including written assessments, presentations, projects and practical activities.
After successful completion of the Foundation Degree you could carry on to do one more year at university to gain a BA Honours degree in Games Design at the University of Wolverhampton. The course also provides you with the relevant vocational and technical skills to start work in games design and digital media.
Supporting you
Travel
The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.
FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.
Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove has many links to local towns and cities from Birmingham, Redditch, Droitwich, Rubery, Halesowen and Worcester all accessible by bus. The train station is further out of town with links to more towns and Bromsgrove campus can be accessed from the train station with a bus journey or by walking.
Bromsgrove Train Station
- Bromsgrove station
New Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 2LX - A 40-minute walk or a 25 minute bus journey to Bromsgrove Campus
Bromsgrove Bus Station
- Bromsgrove Bus Station
Crown Close
Bromsgrove
B61 8DA - A 12-minute walk to Bromsgrove campus