Free Level 1 Art, Design and Media Course in Wakefield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body

About this course

Free Level 1 Art, Design and Media Course in Wakefield. Classes run at Wakefield College, full-time during the day. You'll study game design, web development, programming, art, and animation, building practical skills through hands-on projects. Entry requires 3 GCSEs at grades 9 to 1, including English and Maths. The course takes one year and covers the tools and techniques used across the games and web industries.

Who this course is for

Ready to level up your future?

Forget just playing games and browsing websites – imagine building them! On this dynamic course, you'll dive headfirst into the exciting worlds of game development and web application creation. We're not just talking theory; you'll get your hands dirty from day one, mastering the art and science behind captivating games and interactive websites.

Think designing immersive game worlds and crafting sleek, user-friendly web interfaces. You'll learn the coding secrets that bring these creations to life, unleash your inner artist with animation techniques, and gain invaluable insights into industry-standard design principles.

Our passionate team of industry veterans won't just lecture – they'll mentor you. They'll share their real-world expertise, guiding you through practical, hands-on workshops where "learning by doing" isn't just a phrase, it's how you'll thrive. You'll be using the very same software and techniques the pros use every day.

By the time you complete this course, you won't just have a qualification – you'll have a portfolio bursting with working game projects, ready to be unleashed upon the world if you choose! You'll also gain a deep understanding of the games industry's inner workings, explore the fascinating relationship between humans and computers, and discover the diverse landscape of gaming platforms. Plus, get ready for inspiring visits from guest speakers who are shaping the future of both industry and Higher Education.

Ready to transform your passion into a profession? Let's build your future, one game and web app at a time.

Entry requirements

3 GCSEs at Grade 9-1 including English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll design game worlds and web interfaces using industry-standard software.
  • You'll write code to bring games and web applications to life.
  • You'll create animations and digital art assets for interactive projects.
  • You'll apply design principles used across the games and web industries.
  • You'll develop an understanding of how humans interact with computers and digital platforms.
  • You'll build a portfolio of completed game and web projects.
  • You'll gain insight into how the games industry operates across different platforms.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on workshops in the classroom at Wakefield College. Projects are central to the course: you develop assets and complete game and web creation tasks as you go. Guest speakers from industry and higher education contribute to the programme. Assessment is based on the work you produce across your projects throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wakefield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior web developer: entry-level role building websites and web apps.
  • Games design assistant: supporting game creation and asset production.
  • Junior software developer: writing and testing code for digital products.
  • Digital content creator: producing visual and interactive digital content.
  • UI/UX design assistant: helping design user-friendly digital interfaces.
  • Web developer: building and maintaining websites for clients or employers.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production or IT: the next step toward specialist roles in games or web development.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games Development or Computing: opens doors to university or higher-level apprenticeships.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Degree in Computer Science, Games Design, or Web Development: for those aiming at graduate-level roles in software or digital media.

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