Course code: RFWM103P
Subject area: Games Development
Study level: School Leaver
Course level: 3
Course time:
09:00 - 17:00
Days of week:
Monday to Friday
Course date:
9th Sept 2024 - 4th Jul 2025
Course location:
Witney CampusThe Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology – Games Development is a one-year programme that is 100% coursework based, which will give you the equivalent qualifications to one and a half levels. This qualification is award by University of the Arts London awarding body (UAL). You will have undertaken this first year successfully to enable you to move on to the second year to achieve the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to three A levels.
All aged 16-18 students have the benefit of following the ‘Futures’ programme which is an innovative approach to curriculum design that ensures our students not only graduate with a high quality vocational qualification but also develop the key transferable skills that employers and higher education institutions demand. Skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, decision-making and enterprise skills are integrated and promoted. In addition, Futures students benefit from work experience, core tutorials, enrichment and skills development and/or qualifications in English and maths.
Units 1–4 are linked together to provide you with a sound introduction to the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to explore, enhance and sustain your creative development and determine a good standard from which can develop. Skills you will develop include 3D modelling in 3DS max and drawing concept art, as well as studying the industry itself.
Units 5–7 will require you to apply your newly acquired skills, knowledge and understanding through producing an animatic combining more complex skills and sound design. The aim is for you to begin to recognise the unique characteristics of gaming and find your own voice and personal interests within this. You will develop further software skills in Adobe Audition, Photoshop, Illustrator and Premier Pro.
Unit 8 is the final unit in the one-year Diploma qualification. It will provide you with a measure of self-directed learning through the completion of a games project driven by you. This is unit will dictate your final grade, therefore, it is important it comes last and is a well-developed project that you propose, developing your personal skills and interests.
Unit 1. Introduction to media processes and technical skills
Unit 2. Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
Unit 3. Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
Unit 4. Critical and contextual awareness
Unit 5. Investigating audio production and technology
Unit 6. Investigating visual production and technology
Unit 7. Investigating interactive media production and technology
Unit 8. Developing a creative media production project
Level 3 Extended Diploma (2 Years)
Unit 9. Characteristics and contexts in creative media production
Unit 10. Engaging with an audience in creative media production
Unit 11. Preparing for progression in creative media production
Unit 12. Specialist study in creative media production
Unit 13. Extended project in creative media production
The UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Creative students from Abingdon & Witney College have an exceptional record in gaining university places. The course is also recognised as sound professional training by the games, media and design industries who require a well-presented portfolio of creative work at the interview stage.
In addition, there will be various day trips offered throughout the year where payment will be taken separately via WisePay.
There is also an optional overseas trip costing approx. £350 (cost given for guidance only.)
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
16-18 Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Kit / Clothing: £50.00
Materials: £10.00
Total Cost: £60.00
19+ Fee:
Tuition Fee: £4,670.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Kit / Clothing: £50.00
Materials: £10.00
Total Cost: £4,730.00
19+ Reduced Fee:
Tuition Fee: £0.00
Exam Fee: £0.00
Kit / Clothing: £50.00
Materials: £10.00
Total Cost: £60.00
UCAS points (Pass/Merit/Distinction) - 36/60/84
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology (2 Years)
UCAS points (Pass/Merit/Distinction) - 72/120/168
GCSE retakes in English and maths asre assessed through external examinations.