Gateway Level 2 Award in Games Design and Development

Shipley College offers the Level 2 Award in Games Design and Development, a course designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of games design and are interested in taking the next steps towards a career in this field. Completion of this course can lead to progression onto the Level 3 Certificate in Games Technologies. Over the course of the qualification, you will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of games design and development. Over the course of the qualification, you will develop knowledge and understanding of the core areas of games design and development.

This single unit qualification is designed for learners to develop an initial idea into a game prototype. You will understand different types of computer games and their platforms. You will be able to design a computer game in response to a client brief, before you develop and test your game. You will experiement with 2D and 3D games throughout the course, using a range of different assets that meet the needs of the client brief. You will then gather feedback to review how your game meets the client brief before making recommendations for improvements.

Please note - this qualification will provide the platform to complete our L3 Certificate in Games Technologies. The two qualifications are packaged into a one year programme.