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DURATION
DURATION
1 Year / 160 Hours
COURSEWORK
COURSEWORK
100% as a mix of open and closed book assessments in school.
EXAM
EXAM
No Formal Final Exam
COST
COST
No Cost
What will you learn?
What will you learn?
Do you have an interest in the video games industry? This qualification will teach you how to become involved in writing, designing and producing computer games. An industry employing thousands of people across Scotland. Using industry standards you will plan, design and create your own video game, as well as researching what makes the world's most popular games so successful.
Units of Study for L5 include:
Design - Research game types and platforms and discover what makes a game successful before creating your own game storyline, level and characters.
Media Assets - Create the characters, backgrounds and sounds for your game
Development - Program, test and publish your own game
Why do this course?
Why do this course?
Scotland has a booming video game's industry, with universities and colleges offering over 75 computer science and gaming-related courses and over 4,000 people now employed in the creation and development of video games.
What will you experience?
What will you experience?
Games evaluation, character development and basic game creation.
Key Facts
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
Homework
Homework
Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs. Activities set may include practice of a practical skill, preparation for assessment or research for an assignment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, E&ICT.
Pupil's must be self motivated and willing to complete tasks individually and in small groups to meet deadlines.
Assessment
Assessment
This course is internally assessed. By completing unit assessments pupils will generate evidence from a range of practical administration and business activities.
Progression and Employment
Progression and Employment
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
Progression
Progression
Games Development could be your first step into a career in an industry worth more than music and film combined. You'll further develop skills in digital gaming planning and design as well as learning to recognise and distinguish differences between numerous gaming platforms, environments and genres.
Employment
Employment
This course is suitable for all learners who are interested in becoming a:
Games tester
Games developer
Game designer
Virtual reality designer
Augmented reality / virtual reality programmer
Software developer
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