Computer Games (Digital and Creative Industries) Level 2

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School

School of Creative Arts

Campus

Quarry Hill Campus

Department

Visual & Digital

Transform your ideas into digital reality with this technical programme.You’ll explore technical skills ranging from video editing to animation as you craft concepts and bring them to life using industry standard software. You will also gain an understanding of the wider creative digital industry and how it influences computer games.

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LCC GAMES DEVELOPMENT WCAG 2.1 AA TRANSCRIPT

 

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS , LEEDS CITY COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT

 

INTERVIEWEE – JAMIE MOONEY – Course Leader of Level 3 Games Development (SPEAKING)

INTERVIEWEE – MIN – Student of Level 3 Games Development (SPEAKING)

INTERVIEWEE – JOSEPH – Student of Level 3 Games Development (SPEAKING)

INTERVIEWEE – JACK – Student of Level 3 Games Development (SPEAKING)

 

Scenery – A student moves their mouse and types on keyboard.

 

Scenery – A student turns head to focus on the monitor.

 

Scenery – Monitor shows a level being built on Unreal Engine 4.

Scenery – Monitor flicks to level building assets, showing different materials and textures.

Scenery – A student is shown playtesting their level.

 

Scenery – Monitors show level assets, moving sprites and 3D models.


Scenery – A student showcases their work to another student.

Jamie Mooney – “Hi, i’m Jamie! I’m the course leader for Level 3 Games Development at Leeds City College”.

 

Scenery – A student is shown working on their level, typing on the keyboard.

 

Jamie Mooney – “So the course that we run, Level 3 Games Development is taught over 2 years and the emphasis of the course really is about skills development, being able to work independently, we focus on progression.”

 

Scenery – Students are shown working on their own in a room.

Jamie Mooney – “Getting the students from our course onto for example University or maybe employment and there’s also a large emphasis on group work and being able to work with others”

Scenery – Two students are shown working together on a project.

Min – “I’m in Games Design because I’ve been doing computer science since High-School so Games Design felt like the right path for me to follow”

 

Scenery – A Monitor shows a student’s 3D modelled sniper. 

 

Min – “Currently in class we’re working towards making our own game that focuses on things like story and adventure aspects as we’re creating weapons and levels to create a stealth and spy game”

Scenery – A monitor shows a 3D modelled table, code, 3D weapons and mock-up levels.

 

Joseph – “If you’re someone that likes art, we have concept art courses here. Whilst if you like audio we have lessons about that.”

 

Scenery – A monitor shows a node system being activated.

 

Joseph – “It branches off into different careers, you can with this course. It’s not exam based so you don’t have to worry about revising. It’s coursework based so you finish something, put it in your portfolio and hand it in”

 

Scenery – A student’s Pumpkin themed sprite work is shown on a monitor.

 

Min –  “Throughout the course we get to be up and about and go to a fair few different places. We’ve already been to the royal armouries taken photos of things and used those for our 3D models”

 

Jack – “For anyone thinking about becoming a developer I wouldn’t let your fears takeover you. If you want to become a developer or programmer don’t let your fear take it away from you, go for it.”

 

Scenery – A student working hard on their level

Jamie Mooney – “That’s what young people really should do because especially with education it’s so much easier to focus on something that is driving you if you’re interested in it, it’s not a chore. It’s fun.

 

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Who is this course for?

If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can. All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 (3) at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).

You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career. Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.

Benefits / Skills

Develop practical skills in digital art, computer programming, website development, video editing, animation, and computer games development

Knowledge

You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:

  • Different audiences needs and how to produce content which meets those needs
  • Media language to understand how messages are communicated to an audience
  • A range of pre-production processes with consideration of the impact that these pre-production decisions can have on the quality of the final product.

Skills

You will have the ability to:

  • Utilise a range of software and hardware to produce content in line with industry conventions, apply rigorous primary and secondary research skills to The development of products, and critically evaluate research sources as well as production work in order to make effective improvements to completed products.

Behaviours

What is required?

Develop positive working relationships with others in order to produce industry standard content, build resilience by responding positively to feedback from staff and peers and implement this feedback to make improvements to work produced, and productivity - organises work effectively and achieves required results within deadlines, demonstrating the drive and energy to get things done in pressurised situations and escalating appropriately when necessary.

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English or maths. English and maths will be built into your course if your grades are below 4.

Career Progression

After studying the new Level 2 Computer Games course at Leeds City College you may have the opportunity to further your aspirations by progressing on to our Level 3 Games Design, Esport, Animation, an apprenticeship, or relevant employment.

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Course Details

Duration

1 year

Study Type

Full time

Start Date

09/09/2024

Course Code

73843-01

Course Fee (16-18)

No fee

Course Fee (Adult)

£2,469 plus exam fee of £114   You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.

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Course Facts

History

Take advantage of our exciting industry links with Games Republic, GaMaYo, IBM, Sleepy Brain Studios, EGX Rezzed, Yorkshire Games Festival.

Extra Curriculum

We provide full-time arts education to over 1,000 students every year, from level 1 through to BA Honours degrees. If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our specialist courses, we will work with you to develop your creative skills and prepare you for the next big step – either to university, drama school, art college or the world of work.

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