Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Media PracticeCreative Media Practice (Game Art & Design)

Overview

The computer game industry is one of the most exciting, innovative, and fastest-growing sectors in the world today, projected to exceed £187 billion globally by 2025. With over 2,100 active games companies in the UK, this dynamic industry offers incredible opportunities to create experiences across platforms such as PC, console, and mobile.

At Belfast Met, we are excited to introduce our new dual-pathway Level 3 Games program allowing you to choose your route towards higher education and a career in the Games industry.

The Titanic Quarter Campus programme focuses on game art and design, ideal for students with a passion for creativity and visual storytelling. This pathway emphasises teaching:

• Drawing skills, Concept art and visual development
• 3D Prop and Character modelling
• 2D and 3D animation techniques
• Creating stunning game environments and Level Design
• Blueprint Coding to get your prototypes up and running!

Students will use industry-standard creative tools such as:

• Autodesk 3ds Max and Maya
• Unreal Engine
• ZBrush
• Adobe Photoshop, After Effects

You will gain vital experience in:

• Game Art & Design Principles
• Professional Practice, Game Pitching and Portfolio Development
• Individual and Group Project Work
• Industry Insights and Emerging Trends

This programme equips students with the skills to create a professional portfolio showcasing their artistic vision and technical expertise.

Whilst this course is ideal for those with a background in art or ICT, we emphasise that this course is designed with beginners in mind, and that the only prerequisite is a willingness to get stuck in!

NB: At Belfast Met, we recognise the diverse opportunities within game development and also offer an alternative pathway – Game Development at Castlereagh Campus. Whilst both courses cover a broad range of overlapping material, the Castlereagh campus leans further towards aspects such as programming, VR and technical innovation.

Course Format and Qualification

This is a two-year, full time Level 3 course – Both pathways fall under the Creative Media Practice qualification. Assessment is 100% coursework-based. The qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is an ideal stepping stone towards our Level 5 Higher Education programmes or a University Degree.

Whether your interest lies in coding and technical innovation or artistic creation and storytelling, Belfast Met has the course to match your ambitions.