Creative Digital Media (Digital Games)

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This full- time course will see you develop a comprehensive knowledge of the subject, preparing you for a career in the industry and building on the design and coding skills which will give you the competitive edge. This hands on and engaging course will see you explore a range of topics, including:

• Digital games production

• Digital media skills

• 3D environments

• Game engine scripting

• Concept art for computer games

• Documentary production

• Responding to a commission

• Media representation

• Media campaigns

• Web production

• Pre-production

An enriching experience

Studying Applied Creative Digital Media (Digital Games) at HNC is an enriching experience. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and interests, broadening your horizons and building your cultural capital. These experiences are integral to life at HNC and will help you to stand out from the crowd. Some of the experiences our Digital Games students enjoy include:

• The opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into action, including as a IT Ambassador hosting College events

• Exhibiting work in an end of year showcase

• Trips to universities and visiting guest lecturers. Students this year took part in a graphics and coding workshop with the University of Huddersfield

• Inspiring trips and visits to events such as the EGX Gaming event at the Birmingham NEC and the Animex Animation and Gaming Festival

Through your experience of practical activities and academic theory you will develop your self-confidence and communication skills. Inside the classroom you’ll enjoy a variety of learning methods, including group work, working on industry briefs and presentations. This will develop your work-based skills such as teamwork and communication – all of which are essential in the world of work.

Enlightening opportunities

We are proud of the unique experiences that are available to our students both inside and outside of the classroom. These will support you to grow the required skills you’ll need to achieve the life-changing qualifications that will lead you to your dream career.

Our subject specialists are not only experts within their fields who will support you to build on key academic and employability skills; they’ll also work with you to instil a passion for your studies, helping you to develop a life-long love of learning.

Our facilities are state-of-the-art and in your lessons you will use the latest industry standard software including Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Autodesk Maya and Unreal Engine 4. This is a hands-on course based on real industry scenarios where you will develop a project to a professional standard and showcase this at our annual exhibition. You’ll enjoy fantastic experiences outside of the classroom too, such as a visit to the Animex Animation and Gaming Festival, giving you an opportunity to preview the latest developments and opportunities in the industry.

How will you be assessed?

This course is assessed via coursework and examinations.