Digital Media & Games Design (subject to change on revalidation)

Heart of Worcestershire College
Undergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years Computer games and animation

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

The Digital Media and Games Design industries are both rapidly expanding and increasing in use and popularity. From the prominence of mobile applications to the continued recognition of PC and console gaming, media and visual design. Courses in this sector have never been so relevant and in demand.

This course will provide you with a broad understanding and knowledge of games and digital media design. A range of technical and methodological skills necessary to analyse, design and implement the development of these media will be delivered on the course. 3D modelling and the use of game engines is one of the main focuses of the course and will give students the ability to be proficient with these tools.

Modules on the course are structured to allow a progressive learning curve using iterations for visual design and idea generation for product prototypes and full games. In order to aid your development, the course has a range of specialist equipment and software such as motion capture and virtual reality to help bring your ideas to life. There is also a good opportunity to aid with teamwork and employability skills with real world clients.

Please note that a smartphone will be required to complete multifactor log-in for assessment submission.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: FdA

Location: Bromsgrove

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: FdA

Location: Bromsgrove

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
3132 IT user support technicians
2141 Web design professionals
2136 IT quality and testing professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bromsgrove
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation