This is a one year full-time course. A second-year full-time course is available on completion leading to a full Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice.
This qualification is for learners 16 years old or over who prefer to study Creative Digital Media Production in a context that allows them to learn and be assessed in ways that are practical and relevant to the Creative Digital Media Production sector.
Universities and employers have told us that understanding the process of how a game is developed helps to enhance the employability of a person and their interactions in the workplace. Therefore this qualification is designed to give learners a range of specialist knowledge and transferable skills in the context of applied Creative Digital Media Production providing them with the opportunity to enter an apprenticeship, employment or progress to a Higher Education (HE) course, eg BSc Computer Science or BSc Games Development.
What makes Computing at HRC special?
- You will work with employers on work placement to develop employability and communication skills
- You will be taught by industry-trained and qualified lecturers
- Develop your English and maths whilst studying a vocational course of your choice
- A perfect way to start a career in Creative Digital Media with a Games Development focus
- A digital and traditional portfolio of work, ready to present to employers and universities
What do our students say?
“This is the best teaching experience I have had so far and is helping me achieve the targets and qualifications I wish for.”