Free Level 3 Creative Media Course in Dartford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Practice Course in Dartford. Classes run at North Kent College Dartford, full-time over two years.

The course focuses on game design, giving you the technical and creative skills to work in the games industry. You'll explore character creation, animation, and level design. You'll also build teamwork and communication skills that employers value across the wider creative media sector. The course suits anyone ready to commit to focused, full-time daytime study.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice.

Who this course is for

Ever wondered what it takes to create the next iconic video game? Our two-year Extended Diploma in Game Design offers an exciting and immersive pathway into the dynamic world of game creation.

This course is designed to help you develop the technical and creative skills required to thrive in the games industry, while also building vital core skills like teamwork, communication, and collaboration. You’ll explore every facet of game design, from character creation and animation to level design, storytelling, and project management. Guided by experienced staff with industry and academic backgrounds, you’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and techniques, mirroring real-world game development environments.

Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to experiment, collaborate, and discover your strengths. Whether you’re passionate about concept art, narrative design, 3D modelling, programming, or animation, this course helps you explore a variety of roles and refine your unique talents. It’s all about finding your passion and honing your skills through practice and teamwork.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop character creation and animation skills for games.
  • You'll design levels and game environments.
  • You'll learn the technical processes behind game production.
  • You'll build skills in teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
  • You'll explore creative storytelling and visual design within games.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the wider games and creative media industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical projects, and studio work. Assessment is through coursework, project briefs, and portfolios rather than traditional exams. You'll build a body of work across the two years that demonstrates your skills to employers and universities.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Dartford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Video editor, edits footage for games, film, or online content.
  • Games developer, creates and builds playable game experiences.
  • Content creator, produces digital media for brands or platforms.
  • Graphic designer, designs visuals for games, apps, or marketing.
  • Photographer, shoots and edits images for commercial or creative clients.
  • Animator, brings characters and environments to life for games or film.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Game Design, Animation, or Creative Media Production, for deeper specialist study at university.
  • A degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communication, if you want to focus on design.
  • A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media, a shorter higher-level route into the industry.
  • An apprenticeship in game development or digital media, combining work and study.

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