This two-year course (equivalent to 3 A Levels) was launched in response to a growing interest in both games design and animation – digital, cgi or traditional stop-motion. It is designed to enable you to progress to university and develop your expertise in preparation for a career in the industry.

Factsheet

Who is This Course For?

Students who have an interest in either games design or animation (or both!).

Entry Requirements

You should usually have 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C or a merit or distinction in a relevant subject at Level 2. We will consider applications with a pass. You will need to bring a portfolio of your work when you come to college for your interview. If you have any questions about whether this course is right for you, please ask Admissions for advice.

About the course

You will gain experience in storyboarding, stop motion techniques, games engine designing, programming and 3D modelling. We believe that students need to be engaged in every aspect of this subject and foster imaginative skills to feed back to their design work– and we also want the course to be fun! The course is taught by animation and games designer lecturers.

You will study:

• 2D and 3D visuals
• Storyboarding
• Sequential drawing
• Film and video
• Digital photography
• Computer applications
• 2D and stop motion animation
• Critical thinking relevant to the industry.

In the second year you will work on your own projects, developing games elements and animated sequences:

• Animation
• Web design
• Interactive art
• 3D environment and character creation
• Final major project.

This flexible approach builds a solid foundation for further study or employment, while enabling you to develop a specialised programme of study according to your own interests. You will use the college’s extensive range of specialised equipment, and you will have a personal tutor to guide and support you throughout your course. In the second year you will receive guidance for applications to university.

Additional Opportunities

We use the resources of London with visits to industry shows, theatre, films and museums.

How will I be assessed?

The course is continuously assessed throughout the two years. In the final term of the course a final major project is assessed, examined and assessed externally.

Where next?

When you complete the course you may choose to go on to the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Higher National Diploma, or a degree programme at university, or into employment.

How to apply?

We are no longer accepting online applications for courses starting in September 2010. A limited number of places may still be available on courses starting this September. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis. See our Enrolment Information page or call 020 8326 2020 to see if places are still available on the course you wish to study.