Creative Design for Gaming Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma
Start Date | 02/09/2024
Time/Day | FULL TIME
Is this course for me?
If you enjoy gaming and feel you have creative ideas for games then this could be the industry for you. This is one of the fastest growing sectors of the entertainment industry. You will discover how the creative process is an integral part of the gaming industry from idea generation to digital concept artwork.What will I study?
How long is the course?
How will I be assessed?
What qualifications do I need?
What can I progress onto?
Other Information
Course Fees
16-18 Year Olds | 19+ year olds | Free for eligible learners? | Is Loan Available? |
£8340.00 |
Exam Fee
Artists
Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.
Requirements: Level 4 NVQ; Intermediate, DipHE, DipFE
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Produces works on commission basis for clients.
- Markets and sells finished work directly to customers.
- Liaises with writers and publishers to produce book illustrations.
- Uses artistic skills to restore damaged artworks.
- Approaches managers of galleries and exhibitions in order to get finished work displayed.
- Builds up composition into finished work by carving, sculpting, etching, painting, engraving, drawing, etc..
- Prepares sketches, scale drawings or colour schemes.
- Selects appropriate materials, medium and method.
- Conceives and develops ideas and ways of working for artistic composition.
Knowledge
Skills
Interior Designers
Interior designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for interior spaces, procure materials and oversee implementation of the plans.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Ensures building and safety regulations are adhered to.
- Hires staff and oversees project progress.
- Sources fixtures, furniture and other necessary materials.
- Establishes estimated costs, specifies materials and provides detailed drawing of the agreed design.
- Advises on colours and the materials to be used,.
- Prepares designs to meet the client's needs and draws up sketches for consideration by the client.
- Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, and scope of the project, which may include the entire building or one room such as the kitchen or bathroom.
Knowledge
Skills
Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers
Clothing, fashion and accessories designers plan, direct and undertake the creation of designs for new clothing and related fashion accessories.
Requirements: Honours, Bachelor's degree
Opportunities
What could you earn
Typical Tasks
- Observes and manages intellectual property issues.
- Oversees production of sample and/or finished product or produces one-off products for fashion shows.
- Specifies materials, production method and finish for aesthetic or functional effect.
- Submits design to management, sales department or client for approval, communicates design rationale and makes any necessary alterations.
- Prepares sketches, designs, patterns or prototypes for textiles, clothing, footwear, jewellery, fashion accessories.
- Undertakes research to determine market trends, production requirements, availability of resources and formulates design concepts.
- Liaises with client to determine the purpose, cost, technical specification and potential uses/users of clothing or related fashion accessory.
Knowledge
Skills
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