Free Level 3 Games, Animation and VFX Skills Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, full-time during the day. The course takes one year to complete. You'll develop skills across games design, animation, and visual effects, building a practical foundation for creative digital careers. The level 3 games, animation and VFX skills classes cover industry-relevant techniques used in games, film, and media production. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm this is the right level for you. The centre will use it to plan your learning.
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 learn animation techniques used in games and media production.
You'll explore visual effects (VFX) tools and workflows.
You'll create digital assets and build a portfolio of practical work.
You'll study the production pipeline used in the games and animation industries.
You'll use industry-standard software to produce creative digital content.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College Peaks Campus, combining taught input with hands-on practical projects. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence that you build up over the year. There are no written exams. Your work is assessed against the AIM Qualifications criteria for the Level 3 Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Peaks Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games designer: create levels, mechanics, and game concepts for studios.
Animator: produce character and motion animation for games or film.
VFX artist: create visual effects for TV, film, or online media.
3D modeller: build digital assets for games, animation, or advertising.
Motion graphics designer: produce animated graphics for broadcast and digital platforms.
Junior games developer: support production teams in games studios.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Games Design or Animation: the next step if you want to specialise further or move toward degree-level study.
BA (Hons) in Games Design, Animation, or Visual Effects: many universities accept this Level 3 Diploma as part of their entry requirements.
Apprenticeship in Creative Digital: combine work and study in a games or media business.
