Free Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop practical skills across games design, animation, and visual effects, building a strong foundation for creative industry roles. The level 3 games, animation and vfx skills qualification is awarded by AIM Qualifications. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in games design, including concept development and game mechanics.
You'll create 2D and 3D animations using industry-relevant software.
You'll produce visual effects (VFX) for games and digital media projects.
You'll build a portfolio of creative work to show to employers or universities.
You'll learn the production pipeline used in professional games and animation studios.
You'll practise digital drawing and character design techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hillsborough Campus, combining taught input with practical project work. Assessment is through coursework, creative projects, and a portfolio of work you build throughout the year. There are no written exams. Your portfolio demonstrates your skills to employers and higher education providers.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games designer: creating levels, mechanics, and game concepts
2D or 3D animator: producing animation for games, film, or online media
VFX artist: creating visual effects for games or digital productions
Motion graphics designer: producing animated graphics for broadcast or online
Junior games developer: working in a studio on game assets
Digital illustrator: creating artwork for games, apps, or publishing
What you could study next
Level 4 or HNC in Games Design or Animation: the next step if you want to specialise further in games or animation at higher education level.
Degree in Games Design, Animation, or VFX: many universities accept this qualification for entry onto related degree programmes.
Apprenticeship in Digital and Creative: earn while you work and apply your skills in a professional studio setting.
