UAL Level 2 Diploma in Games Design and Animation
Who is the course for
This course is for those who wish to work in the games or animation industries in a creative capacity, developing original game concepts, characters, environments and narratives. The course is designed to introduce pre-production and production processes related to these areas.
Course Content
This is a full-time one year course. Throughout the course, you will learn about the structure of the games and animation industries, as well as job roles within these. You will also undertake research and pre-production techniques which will inform the development of character and environment artwork, 2D animation, 3D models, stories and audio using industry-standard software tools and practices. Course content includes:
- Introduction to Creative Media Methods and Skills
- Introduction to Production Techniques in Creative Media
- Understanding an Audience in Creative Media Production
- Contextual Research for Creative Media Production
- Exploring Audio Production and Technology
- Exploring Visual Production and Technology
- Exploring Interactive Media Production and Technology
- Personal Project and Presentation in Creative Media Production.
Campus Information
Uxbridge Campus
Park Road Uxbridge Middlesex UB8 1NQ
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 15
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This course is nationally recognised by the games industry and, with an appropriate portfolio of work, could lead to junior positions in art, animation or design. There is also the potential for positions in the animation, film and television industries using similar skills gained on the course.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
4 GCSEs grade 3 (grade D) or above preferably including both English & maths or a relevant Level 1 qualification. You will attend an interview at the College and if necessary references will be taken up. You will also be required to provide a piece of written work relating to games or animation plus a sketchbook or other examples of artwork. If successful at interview we will offer you a place on the course and you may be invited to a taster session at the college prior to enrolment.
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- Course Code: U2DMAF
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
6600 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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