Duration:
1 year full time
Location:
Confetti Nottingham
On this course you will learn how to:
- 3D modelling
- 2D game engines
- Game design
- Graphics and 2D art
- Animation
- Working to creative media projects
- Careers and personal progression
- Responding to industry briefs
This course is for you if:
- You have a passion for games and understanding how these are developed and designed
- You enjoy being creative, taking on new challenges and learning new skills
- You are excited by the idea of developing new games
Read our course commitment
- 3 or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, including English.
- A successful interview which demonstrates an appreciation of, and passion for games, and a suitable level of practical skill
Depending on your prior English and Maths attainment, you may need to improve your grade as part of your course
When you’re ready to apply, there’s a few ways to start the process:
- Apply online – Start your application now!
- Come and visit us at an open day and fill in your application on the day
Develop fundamental games development skills such as 3D modelling, game engines and mechanics, game design, graphics and 2D art and animation. Research job roles and identify the skills you need to develop to achieve your ambitions.
Units Studied
- Skills Development
- Personal Development
Sharpen and apply your skills to a creative project, working with others and further exploring the games industry to develop and present creative work such as demos, animations or designs. Assemble a portfolio which demonstrates readiness for next steps and shows how you have developed your skills in line with your personal aims. Begin to take on a creative industry brief.
Units Studied
- Creative Media Project
- Personal Development
- Responding to a Creative Brief
Apply all the skills and knowledge you have learned throughout the year to a large creative games design brief, further sharpening your design and development skills and preparing for your next steps in games.
Units Studied
- Responding to a Creative Brief
Do It For Real
Industry Week
Studying at Confetti you’ll take part in Industry Week where you’ll be able to meet a range of professionals within your field of interest as well as other areas of the creative industries.
Past guests include Artgoon, Dambuster Studio, Brainbug, Noxcrew, Tactile Games, Zander Brown.
Celebrate
Every year we welcome family, friends and industry professionals to watch, listen, test and play the fantastic work of our college students.
Student work
Our Talent Development team works closely with course leaders to link students with opportunities across the industry.
You’ll also go on trips to:
- Comic Con
- Zero Latency
- Insomnia Gaming Festival
You’ll have access to a range of industry standard equipment and software including:
- Mac and PC computer suites
- Graphics tablets
- Autodesk Maya
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Art studios
Courses
Once you’ve completed your course, you can go on to study one of our Level 3 courses:
- BTEC Level 3 Games Art
- BTEC Level 3 Games Technology
- UAL Level 3 Esports
- BTEC Level 3 VFX and Animation
Future careers
- Games Developer
- Concept Artist
- Indie Developer
- Games Designer
- Level Designer
- Games Artist
