The HND in Games Development, awarding body Pearson Educational Ltd. is based at our Cheltenham Campus. The course provides a solid grounding in games design and development. The course combines theory with practice, providing opportunities to learn industry standard creative computing skills. The course is designed to facilitate students’ entry into the industry, support their skills in all aspects of game development and lay a strong foundation for entry onto BA/BSc (Hons) in Game Design and development or further career opportunities and employment within the creative industry sector. The emphasis in teaching on the HND is to use a mixture of practical and theoretical assignment briefs so that you can develop your chosen skills. Where possible we use ‘live’ scenarios and topics, including those provided by local businesses. The College offers excellent Computing resources, including our own departmental network and a wide range of professional software and hardware resources.

Individual Project Creative Media Industry Professional Practice Game Development Practices Games in Context Game Design Game Programming Concept Art Development Production provide both transferable employability skills and academic study skills Optional units can include Principles of User Experience & User Interface Design Art Development Principles of Animation Visual Effects Motion Graphics Web & App Game development

Modules are assessed with a combination of practical coursework and recorded presentations. The coursework can vary from practical game projects, programming, 3D modelling to written reports.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: GDHD

Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Cheltenham

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Point 2: Year 2 - Applicants should have achieved 120 credits of a Degree programme or have a Higher National Diploma. All credits/qualifications are required in the same subject area.

Applicants that do not have traditional qualifications or do not meet the UCAS tariff point requirement may still meet our entry requirements through recognition of prior learning. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	4.5	Across all skills.
Cambridge English Advanced
TOEFL (iBT)	53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

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England	6700.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6700.0	Year 1
Scotland	6700.0	Year 1
Wales	6700.0	Year 1
International	9000.0	Year 1

Gloucestershire College Tuition Fee and Financial Support page: https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/student-and-parent-guide/financial-support/loans-and-other-financial-support/

Gloucestershire College
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