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Level 3 Creative Media Production and Technology Course in Guildford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Creative Media Production & Technology Course in Guildford. Classes run at Activate Learning Guildford. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and maths, plus a portfolio or examples of your work to show at application. The course covers pre-production, drawing development, research, and 2D and 3D digital content creation for games. It runs full-time over two years. This level 3 creative media production & technology qualification is awarded by University of the Arts London.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Level 3 in Games Development is an exciting and challenging course giving you the opportunity to acquire skills and understanding of games design and construction and to critically engage with a rapidly changing and vibrant industry. The course is built on core traditional art and design skills such as pre-production, idea creation through drawing development and research, which then directly informs the 2D/3D digital content creation of the computer gaming assets and environment. Successful completion of this course can lead to a variety of successful degree pathway options such as games design, computer animation SFX, architectural/product pre-visualisation and is designed to provide an educational foundation for a range of careers in the games, multimedia, media or creative arts industries. All students work on a range of industry-standard design software packages. Using these tools, the learner will develop skills in the visual language of computer games and interactivity as well as attain an all round knowledge of producing computer games from narrative creation, concept art, sound and video, 3D modelling and animation. Those wanting to pursue a career in the games development industry. WiFi enabled campus, Open access modern learning hub, Virtual learning environment, Access to a range of software on networked PCs, .. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

You need to have 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English and maths, with a keen interest and evidence in the subject (example of work).. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll develop pre-production skills, including idea generation, research, and drawing development.
  • You'll create 2D digital assets for use in games environments.
  • You'll build 3D models and environments using industry-standard tools.
  • You'll learn the principles of games design and construction.
  • You'll critically engage with the games industry and its creative processes.
  • You'll apply traditional art and design skills to digital production workflows.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Activate Learning Guildford, combining practical studio work with research and design projects. Assessment is coursework-based, using a portfolio of work you build throughout the two years. You'll be assessed on your creative process as well as your finished digital outputs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning Guildford will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to bring examples of your creative work when you apply.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Games artist: creating 2D and 3D assets for game studios
  • Junior 3D modeller: building environments and characters for digital media
  • Concept artist: developing visual ideas in pre-production for games or animation
  • Digital content creator: producing assets for interactive or online media
  • Junior games designer: contributing to game mechanics and level design
  • Visual effects assistant: supporting VFX work in post-production environments
  • Motion graphics designer: creating animated content for broadcast or digital platforms

What you could study next

A Level 3 Diploma is a strong foundation for higher study. You could move on to a BA (Hons) in Games Design, Animation, or Digital Media at university. Many universities accept this qualification for entry onto relevant degree programmes. You might also consider a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media Production if you want a shorter higher-education route before committing to a full degree.

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