Hereford Sixth Form College

Computer Games Development and Digital Graphics

[equivalent to one GCSE]

This course offers the opportunity to learn how to create digital products including graphics and computer games. It also helps develop transferable skills such as research, planning and review, working with others and communicating creative concepts.

The hands-on approach has strong relevance to the way in which young people use technology. At the start of the course there is an opportunity to attend EGX which is the UK’s biggest video games show.

The units studied are:

• Pre-production skills (written examination
• Creating digital graphics (practical assessments)
• Designing a game concept (practical assessments)
• Developing digital games (practical assessments)

What can I do after the course?

This qualification is a good foundation for Information Technology - Creating Digital Solutions and Computer Games Development & Cyber Security at Level 3 and beyond.