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BTEC HND in Creative Media Production (Game Development) - Year 1 of 2

West Herts College

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The HND in Creative Media Production (Game Development) provides a programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the video games sector. The course is designed to develop a range of skills, knowledge and experiences. HNDs provide nationally recognised qualifications that offer career progression, professional development, employment opportunities and further progression within Higher Education. The qualifications are made up of compulsory units ... READ MORE

The HND in Creative Media Production (Game Development) is designed to support students in learning new skills while developing their individual experiences and practical understanding. Tutorial support is provided to help students develop their educational and vocational abilities as well as the personal and professional qualities and attitudes required to adapt to the demands of an ever changing and exciting industry. Students will be expected to develop the following skills during the programme: • Work as an individual and collaborate part of a team for the successful completion industry styled, realistic, work based or real-world type problems and projects. • Think independently and take responsibility for their own learning and recognise their own learning style. • Work on a broad range of complex technical or professional challenges and activities. • Develop an appreciation of the multi-discipline nature of video game design with regard to solving complex issues. • Analyse, synthesise and summarise information critically • Design, plan, undertake, test and report on investigations, exploration, experimentation and outcome in a safe, appropriate and ethical manner. • Apply subject knowledge and creativity to address familiar and unfamiliar problems • Think laterally and be innovative in relevant contexts as well as makes decisions which influence the success of projects and/or team objectives.

HNDs provide nationally recognised qualifications that offer career progression, professional development, employment opportunities and further progression within Higher Education. The qualifications are made up of compulsory units and specialist units studied during the first year and second year.

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SEP-21

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1 year

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Choose Exam type	Grades / Points required
A level	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required 48	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.	Grades / Points required C - A*	Grades / Points required Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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Learners would typically have 48 UCAS points from one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: Games Design or a similar L3 Media qualification. • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C/4-9 (or equivalent). • Other related Level 3 qualifications. • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. • Related work experience. An international equivalent of the above.		Learners would typically have 48 UCAS points from one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: Games Design or a similar L3 Media qualification. • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C/4-9 (or equivalent). • Other related Level 3 qualifications. • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. • Related work experience. An international equivalent of the above.		Learners would typically have 48 UCAS points from one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: Games Design or a similar L3 Media qualification. • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C/4-9 (or equivalent). • Other related Level 3 qualifications. • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. • Related work experience. An international equivalent of the above.		Learners would typically have 48 UCAS points from one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: Games Design or a similar L3 Media qualification. • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C/4-9 (or equivalent). • Other related Level 3 qualifications. • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. • Related work experience. An international equivalent of the above.	Learners would typically have 48 UCAS points from one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production: Games Design or a similar L3 Media qualification. • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C/4-9 (or equivalent). • Other related Level 3 qualifications. • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. • Related work experience. An international equivalent of the above.

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West Herts College, Watford

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West Herts College opens the doors to the next stage of education or a career. It helps boost students’ CVs and gets them ready for university or employment. A range of foundation and extended degrees are available to study. Courses cover a wide variety of sectors and are tailored to specific industry needs. Students graduate ready to enter the workforce, or continue their studies and earn a full university honours degree. The college also specialises in apprenticeships. Expert tutors impart their specialist knowledge and teach using the latest technologies. Students benefit from their professional experiences and industry links. Modern teaching spaces carve the way for true-to-life learning environments. These set students up for advanced career progression. There are two main campuses: one in Watford, the other in Hemel Hempstead.