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Advanced Certificate: Computer Games Design and Animation

This course is ideal for anyone passionate about computer games, digital design, interactive development or 3D Modelling. It offers a comprehensive journey through the entire game creation process - from concept to completion. You'll explore 3D level design, master the fundamentals of games programming, and develop animation skills to bring your ideas to life.

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Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Duration:

  • One year full-time across approximately 3 days per week. You will have allocated additional learning time to be completed outside of class time.
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Who is this course for?

This course is designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in computer games digital design or development. It's suitable for those who want to understand the entire process of game creation, delve into 3D modelling and narrative design, and explore the design and development pipeline within the games industry.

What skills will I learn?

  • Creating a Computer Game
  • Animation Planning and Production
  • Computer Programming
  • Team-working
  • 3D Level design
  • Drawing Skills and Concept Art
  • 2D and 3D Animation
  • Communication

What will I study?

  • Computer games design and development
  • Creating games graphics
  • Games programming
  • 2D and 3D modelling and animation
  • Drawing skills
  • 3D Level Editing
  • Academic Skills
  • Team working project

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC Digital Design & Development SCQF Level 7
  • HNC 3D Computer Animation SCQF Level 7
  • HNC Computer Games Development SCQF Level 7

What career opportunities are there?

  • Games tester
  • Games developer
  • Game designer
  • Virtual reality designer
  • Augmented reality / virtual reality programmer
  • Software developer

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