Course description
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Information & Creative Technology (Games)-B2EICF
Course content
Course units include:
Core/Mandatory Units -
- The Online World [exam]
- Technology Systems [exam]
- A Digital Portfolio
Specialist Units -
- Creating Digital Animation
- Creating Digital Audio
- Creating Digital Graphics
- Creating Digital Video
- Mobile Apps Development
- Software Development
- Multimedia Products Development.
The course covers a wide range of computing technology to build up your knowledge of computers and gaming systems. You will be learning how to develop gaming mechanics and gaining knowledge into how games are made via the use of a 2D game engine.
At the end of the year you will have built a portfolio of work to be used to represent your ability in the future.
Who is this course for
This course has been designed for students interested in the development of games. The course provides a basis for further training and higher education or for moving into employment. Students can develop the skills, knowledge and understanding, that underpin a range of occupations in the computing and game development industry including the creation of game assets and games programming.
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs grade 3 (grade D) or above preferably including both English & maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Where next - Further Studies
AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation & VFX Skills or a BTEC Level 3 qualification.
Where next - Job Opportunities
This course is nationally recognised within industry and commerce. Successful candidates can expect to find employment opportunities in software development, computer animation and visual effects industries.This is vocational education supported by industry and delivered by elite colleges, selected by an industry panel with an excellent track record of academic achievement and working collaboratively in partnership with industry.
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Expenses
Concession fees might be avaliable for this course. Please check the college's website for more information.
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