Free BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Skills Course in Bradford. Classes run at Bradford College David Hockney Building, full-time over one academic year. Note: if you are 16 to 18 years old, a fee may apply. You'll study games development, covering 2D game design, graphic design, and software tools including Construct 3. The course includes audience research, asset creation, sound design, and project management. You'll also have the chance to attend the Yorkshire Games Festival and hear from industry professionals.
Who this course is for
The games sector is a dynamic, growing and rewarding sector. The UK’s games industries as a whole are worth over £4 billion per year to the UK economy. Working in games development might involve researching audiences and generating new ideas for programmes and products; being involved in the production of media products, for example recording sound, filming and creating assets; working in post-production editing digital footage or creating animated sequences. Job roles can also involve testing and debugging new games. These creative industries are linked by the need to inform, entertain and engage audiences.
What you will learn
You'll design and develop 2D games using Construct 3 software.
You'll create digital assets including graphics and original sounds using Foley artistry techniques.
You'll research audiences and generate creative ideas for games and media products.
You'll apply project management techniques while working in a team environment.
You'll test and debug games as part of the development process.
You'll critically evaluate your own work through a process of practice and review.
You'll use graphic design tools relevant to the games industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions in a specialist facility equipped with Core i9 gaming PCs. The course is delivered over two modules across the academic year. Learning combines practical project work, team collaboration, and critical evaluation of your own output. Assessment is through coursework and project-based assignments rather than written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bradford College David Hockney Building will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games tester: checking new games for bugs and issues
Junior games developer: building game assets and levels
2D games artist: creating graphics and visual elements
Sound designer: producing audio and effects for games
Games production assistant: supporting development teams
Digital media assistant: working across creative media projects
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC in Games Development: the natural next step, building advanced technical and creative skills for higher education or industry entry.
Level 3 BTEC in Creative Media Production: broadens your skills across film, animation, and digital media.
Level 4 or degree-level Games Design or Computer Science: for those aiming toward a professional development or design career.
