Games Development

Program Overview

Bradford College's Level 2 Games Development program equips students with industry-relevant skills in various game development roles. Through modules in creative media skills (audience research, production, editing, animation) and personal development, students gain a foundation in the field. Assessment is practical and project-based, using state-of-the-art equipment. The program provides a pathway to higher education or employment in the IT industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Games Development program at Bradford College is a Level 2 Edexcel BTEC Certificate in Creative Media Skills. The games sector is described as dynamic, growing, and rewarding, contributing over £4 billion annually to the UK economy. The program aims to equip students with skills relevant to various roles within game development, including audience research, idea generation, media production (sound recording, filming, asset creation), post-production editing, animation, and game testing/debugging. The overarching goal is to develop students' technical creative media skills through critical evaluation, practice, and review, fostering project ownership and responsibility. The program utilizes state-of-the-art Core i9 gaming PCs and classrooms designed for both games and esports courses. Students also have the opportunity to attend the Yorkshire Games Festival.

Outline:

The program consists of two main areas of study:

• A Exploring and Developing Creative Media Skills: This section includes two modules:
• B Personal Development: This section includes one module:
The curriculum focuses on developing knowledge of games development within the industry and utilizing various software, including 2D and 3D game engines.

Assessment:

Assessment is primarily through practical and written assessments. However, the program utilizes "state-of-the-art Core i9 gaming PCs and classrooms equipped to host both the games and Esports courses."

Careers:

Successful completion of the course can lead to progression to Level 3 Games Development, further study, or employment in the IT industry.

Other:

The program requires GCSEs in English and Maths, plus one other GCSE, preferably in an ICT-related subject, or a Pass grade at Level 1 OCR or BTEC. The program is tagged with keywords related to computing, gaming, technology, and STEM fields, suggesting its relevance to these areas. The program is mentioned as being part of the Digital subject area at Bradford College.