Course Summary

The Level: 4 Higher National Certificate in Games Production (Creative Media Production) is a full-time, one year, course, designed to provide you with the skills to progress further in games academia or the games industry. Completion of the course will provide you with a Level 4 Certificate and grant you access to a Level 5: Higher National Diploma qualification, in addition to an extensive portfolio – which can be used to apply for industry or Higher Education. This course has been structured to meet the needs of the constantly evolving games industry; we aim to ensure that you leave with a skill set required for a career in games. In the first year of the course (HNC), you will work towards Level 4: HNC in Games Production (Creative Media Production), which provides a foundation in the core game art, design, modelling and animation skills required within the games sector. This will allow you to progress to the second year to complete the Level 5: Higher National Diploma in Games Production (Creative Media Production) course, and develop specialised skills within your chosen games discipline. Units you will study are:  - Individual Project - Creative Media Industry - Professional Practice - Art Development - Games in Context - 3D Modelling - Games Development Practice - Game Design Where can this take me? Successful completion of a Higher National Certificate in Games Design will provide you with a range of options when it comes to your progression. These include: - Applying to University to join in Year 2 of the relevant degree - Applying to University to study a full 3 Year degree - Applying to another University or College to top up to a full Higher National Diploma How will we support your progression? Through a series of initial 1:1 tutorials we will ascertain your preferred destination following your HNC. We will then support and guide you through the application, preparation, interview and funding stages that follow. Our lecturers have a wealth of experience when it comes to ensuring our learns are supporting to progress to the very highest level in their chosen industry.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: GHNC

Institution code: C64

Campus Name: City Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

3 x A Levels with a grade 4/C or above in an Art/Graphics based subject

Two Merit grades or above in an Art/Graphics based subject

Successful candidates must produce an artwork portfolio for review at interview.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 5225.0 Year 1
England 5225.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5225.0 Year 1
Scotland 5225.0 Year 1
Wales 5225.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Swanswell
50 Swanswell Street
Coventry
West Midlands
CV1 5DG

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