Who is the course for
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies- Games Programming will enable you to develop the specialist knowledge and key skills needed to join this thriving industry. You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly cohort of highly motivated games students who work hard to achieve their goals. You will gain a strong understanding of game engine technology with the ability to extend development pipelines beyond default tools. You will explore the concepts of Artificial Intelligence and develop the skills to manage large software projects. You do not need previous experience in graphic design or 3D modelling - just a passion for computer games development.
Study Methods
This course is classroom taught through 15 hours per week over 3 days, with a range of lectures, group work, presentations and workshops. Students are expected to complete approximately 15 hours per week of independent study (i.e. on research, Additional practice on practical skills and completing assignments).
Where next - Further Studies
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies – Games Programming provides a solid grounding in Digital Technologies at Level 4, and is designed in such a way as to provide students with all the knowledge and skills required to have a successful career in the Computer Games industry Upon successful completion, students can progress to The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies – Games Programming, which is planned to run from September 2022.
Where next - Job Opportunities
The Games and TV/Film industries are a constantly expanding environment, with job roles developing to cover a broader range of skills and technologies. With jobs in areas such as; animation visualisation, level design, game design, game development, 3D modelling, 3D animation and character design. A Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies – Games Programming will prepare you for a career in games design and games programming, but also in broader roles such as a software developer or UX analyst, and in roles managing technology to support a range of public and private sector organisations. In addition, the skills you learn on this degree are highly valued by a range of employers and opportunities may exist in areas such as project management, scientific research, education and many more.
