Our brand-new Games Design programme is built for gamers and made for creators. You’ll design, develop and test your own games using industry-standard tools while building a professional portfolio that universities and employers want to see.
This qualification is part of the RSL Level 3 Creative Digital Media (Games Design) pathway and is designed to reflect the fast-moving digital sector.
You’ll explore every stage of game development, including:
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Planning a digital game
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Designing characters, environments and levels
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Developing and pitching creative ideas
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Creating a fully functioning digital game
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Understanding the games industry and career routes
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Building a professional digital portfolio
You will work with industry-standard software including:
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Blender
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Unreal Engine 5
By the end of the course, you’ll have a strong technical skillset and a portfolio ready for university, apprenticeships or employment.
Why study Game Design at Sandwell College?
The UK creative industries are one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy.
The West Midlands is home to one of the largest video game clusters outside London, often referred to as Silicon Spa, with a significant proportion of the UK’s video game development output.
Major companies in the region include:
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Codemasters
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Ubisoft Leamington
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Xbox Game Studios
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Playground Games
This course positions you right at the heart of that opportunity.
