Four GCSEs grade C or above or equivalent preferably in relevant creative subjects. Entry is subject to a successful interview with the course co-ordinator.

There are no exams in this course, all assessment carried out is 100% coursework based. As all modules are internally assessed, they allow learners to use large-scale projects, workshops and completing assignments as the basis for generating evidence for assessment.

Learners must complete all two assessment modules and achieve a Pass grade or above in each assessment criterion.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National 540 Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Game Design) is graded using an overall qualification grading of P to D*, attracting UCAS points in the same way as A Level grades.

If learners complete this qualification in a year, they may progress to further learning at Level 3, for example another Diploma with 540 Guided Learning Hours in a complementary sector or the Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma in Creative Media Practice (Games. If taken as part of a programme of study that includes other BTEC Nationals or A Levels, it supports progression to Higher Education. It also supports progression to an apprenticeship in the games design sector or to a further year of study at Level 3.

To deepen and refine students’ skills over time, this course has been designed to ensure exposure to teaching and learning approaches that challenge learners. This is supported by the five mandatory areas of content, which are common to both modules and which are developed to give learners valuable transferable skills. The five content areas are:

• Informing ideas
• Problem solving
• Technical skills
• Professional practice
• Communication