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Computing, Games and IT

Games, Animation and VFX Level 3 Full-time

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course will start in September and will run for two years.

Entry requirements

  • Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
  • Where applicants do not meet the entry requirements, the tutor may use their discretion based on a good personal reference and/or successful interview

You will achieve

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills

Course overview

The Games, Animation and Visual Effects industries are amongst the largest growth areas in the UK and internationally. These industries are challenging and competitive with a wealth of job opportunities.

The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills is run in partnership with the NextGen Skills Academy and ensures young people are industry ready and equipped with the right skills and knowledge for the workplace. The course prepares students with a strong foundation in art, design, maths, creative computing, and soft skills which are highly desirable to industry.

The design of the course has been led by award-winning employers including Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Sumo Digital, Blue Zoo, Centroid, DNEG, Framestore, MPC and The Imaginarium.

Students will develop and build on their skills with a range of inspiring masterclasses, industry set tasks and work experience, special events, and through real industry engagement from the initial research stage to their end presentation and pitch.

Course content

Course Themes

  • Art fundamentals for the games, animation and VFX Industries
  • Core principles of game design
  • Animation skills for the games, animation and VFX Industries
  • Programming skills
  • Maths and logic fundamentals for the games, animation and VFX Industries
  • Visual effects fundamental
  • 3D Tools: creative and technical 3D modelling
  • Emerging Technologies/Trends in the games, animation and VFX Industries
  • Production management for the games, animation and VFX Industries
  • Story/playboarding
  • Working in the games, Aaimation and VFX Industries

SciTech Centre
Falcon Street
Barnsley
S70 2EY

How much does the course cost?

16 – 18 year olds

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on +44 (0)1226 216 267.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Games, Animation and VFX Level 3 Full-time

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