Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate in Game Development

What You’ll Use

You’ll work with industry-standard software:

• Unreal Engine
• Maya
• Mudbox
• Adobe Creative Suite

Assignments

A1: Concept and Development Explore the history and cultural context of video games, then generate and refine an original game concept using industry-standard ideation techniques. You’ll create concept art, develop 3D models, and maintain a detailed Game Design Document (GDD). Finally, design a tutorial level and a playable main level in Unreal Engine 5.

A2: Creative Project Plan and develop a functional game prototype using Unreal Engine 5. Document your process in a development log, conduct iterative testing, and complete professional practice tasks including a skills audit, career development plan, and a research-based case study. The project concludes with a recorded pitch presentation and a critical evaluation of your work.

Career Opportunities:

• Game Designer
• Level Designer
• 3D Artist
• Technical Artist
• Gameplay Programmer
• QA Tester
• Project Coordinator

• A relevant Level 3 qualification such as Computing, Creative Media, Art and Design.
• A portfolio of creative media work such as game ideas, concept art, game design and development, 3D modelling, 2D animation, etc.
• English and maths (grade C/4 or above at GCSE or Level 2 equivalent.
• Mature students with relevant experience are welcome.

Practical assessments and two major assignments.

Please contact the college for funding information.

You could choose to study an extra year to ‘top-up’ your qualification to a full honours degree at a university after completion of the HND. You could also start your career in the games industry.

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