Level 3 Creative Media Production & Technology Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. The course runs for 35 weeks and takes you through the full development pipeline, from planning and storyboarding through to production and technology. It covers the creative media production & technology qualification in depth, with a strong focus on game design and digital content creation.
Who this course is for
Fancy a slice of a £7 billion industry? Gaming is big business in the UK and our Level 3 Game Design course is designed to get you involved. Do you wait up till 3am for DLC on Final Fantasy XVI? Do you spend hours hunting for data packs on Steam? Are mixins your favourite part of Minecraft? Then it’s time to build a game from the ground up. This course will take you through the development pipeline step-by-step. Starting with the planning, the storyboarding and the research, through to generating your own sound design, animating the visuals and coding the gameplay using industry standard game engines like Unity 2D. We will teach you the practical techniques to enable you to build worlds. This electric new course will propel you into a career like no other.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths (or equivalent)
What you will learn
You'll plan and storyboard game concepts from scratch.
You'll research the game design industry and development processes.
You'll build a game using industry-standard tools and pipelines.
You'll develop skills in game mechanics, level design, and asset creation.
You'll test and evaluate your work against design briefs.
You'll produce a portfolio of creative media projects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Slough and Langley College, working on practical projects that follow the game development pipeline. Assessment is through coursework and portfolio evidence rather than written exams. You'll build and present creative work that demonstrates your skills at each stage of the development process.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Game designer: planning and building game concepts and levels.
Junior game developer: working on game builds within a studio team.
Digital content creator: producing media assets for games or online platforms.
Motion graphics artist: creating animated visuals for games or broadcast.
UX/UI designer: designing user interfaces for games and apps.
Media production assistant: supporting creative projects in a production team.
What you could study next
A degree in Game Design, Creative Media, or Digital Arts at university. The University of the Arts London Extended Diploma is a strong foundation for higher education entry.
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Creative Media or Games Development, if you want a shorter higher-level route.
An apprenticeship in game development or digital media, combining work experience with further qualifications.
