Shipley College Full-time Prospectus 2022-23

CREATIVE MEDIA PRACTICE
BTEC LEVEL 3
Course length: 2 years / Code: 4000
GAMES DESIGN PRACTICE
BTEC LEVEL 3
Course length: 2 years / Code: 4288
Entry requirements
> 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English &
maths. If you do not have grade 4 or above in both subjects,
the minimum for the other subject is grade 3.
or
A full Level 2 at Merit grade or above with maths
& English grades equivalent to those stated
above. Students with grade 3 in either English or maths will be
expected to re-take that subject in Year 1.
> Demonstrate creative flair at your interview
and be highly motivated with a keen interest
in graphic design, photography and/or moving
image.
> You will be invited to attend a ‘taster’ session to
find out more about the course.
About the course
On this challenging and exciting course, you will gain
a diverse range of skills, through multimedia projects
that can be used in any creative job. Key topics
include graphic design, typography, photography,
image manipulation, video productions, green
screen filming and animation as well as using Adobe
Creative Suite.
You will work towards an employer set brief, planning
a production piece, managing the process through
to completion, while devising creative solutions. This
course will also give you valuable transferable skills
such as report writing, presenting work, collating
research, time management and teamwork.
Entry requirements
> 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English &
maths. If you do not have grade 4 or above in both subjects,
the minimum for the other subject is grade 3.
or
A full Level 2 at Pass grade or above with maths
& English grades equivalent to those stated
above. Students with grade 3 in either English or maths will be
expected to re-take that subject in Year 1.
> Demonstrate creative flair at your interview and
have experience in art & graphics. It is also an
advantage if you have experience/knowledge
of using Adobe Photoshop, 3D Design or Adobe
Flash animation.
> You will be invited to attend a ‘taster’ session to
find out more about the course.
About the course
Are you creative and love gaming? On this course,
you will learn 3D modelling & animation techniques
and how to create 2D graphics using industrystandard
software including Unreal Engine, Autodesk
3DS Max and Adobe Photoshop. You will also study
Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo games consoles
and get the chance to work to a client-set brief, to
promote their product.
Previous students have had the opportunity to
visit events such as EGX, the UK’s largest gaming
convention, to keep up-to-date with new technology
and advances in the industry.
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