Course description
This online game design course will provide you with an introduction to the digital sector, with a particular focus on website creation and games development.
During this accredited online course, you’ll gain relevant and valuable digital skills, as well as knowledge and an insight into design and game development.
We’ll also support you into relevant progression routes such as apprenticeships, bootcamps and employment after you’ve completed the course.
The course will be delivered in a virtual classroom, so you will need access to a laptop/computer with an internet connection to complete the course.
You will also complete employability modules designed to help you market yourself for your future career.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
ELIGIBILITY
- Age 19+
- Unemployed
- Good standard of Maths and English
- Good communication skills
- Committed and willing to learn
- Eligible to work within the UK
Outcome / Qualification etc.
RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
- Level 1 Certificate: Skills for Creative Industries
- Level 2 Award in Digital & IT Skills
- Level 2 Award in Website Design & Development
Training Course Content
Digital Photography
In this first unit, you will learn about photography materials, techniques and processes, and be able to generate ideas for and produce photographic images and review photography work.
Photo Editing Software
In this unit, you will learn about the digital skills needed to use photo editing software for a specific purpose and adjust, modify and prepare digital images to meet requirements.
Games Design & Development
In the Games Design & Development unit, you’ll develop your understanding of the design procedures to follow when creating different types of games, which are recognised as essential skills in many creative industries.
Introduction to Programming
In this unit, you’ll be introduced to the basic principles of programming, which will enable you to create, design and develop an online game.
Interactive Media
In this unit, you’ll learn about techniques and tools used in interactive media, products used, and learn digital skills to enable you to be able to generate ideas for and plan your own interactive media product.
Website Design
This unit will focus on the basic principles of designing and developing a working website. You’ll be introduced to essential programming and coding techniques to successfully build your own website.
Online Game Design Project
In this final unit, you’ll complete a game design and development project using your understanding of basic programming principles, culminating in a finished game.
The Creative Industries & Interview Skills
This unit will provide you with a robust introduction to all sectors within creative industries. You’ll also explore the different job roles available, types of employment and job opportunities that are available. Your tutor will also provide you with guidance on the different methods of job searching and how to link your new digital skills to certain roles.
Course delivery details
BENEFITS OF THE ONLINE GAME DESIGN COURSE:
- Gain three industry recognised Level 1 & Level 2 qualifications to boost your knowledge and CV
- Learn new key digital, programming and design skills
- Learn from industry experts
- Build your confidence
- Develop employability skills
- Support to progress into employment or further learning opportunities
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