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Level 3 Games Design

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College

Hinckley Road , Nuneaton , Warwickshire, CV11 6BH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2027
September start
NWSLC Hinckley Campus
1 Not Set
Full time

Course Summary

We create games that are influenced by world history and culture, blending genres of gameplay and cinematic experience to appeal to a wide target audience. Our projects are built around positive themes and messages, aiming to engage and inspire players through unique gameplay, storytelling, and artistic visualisation.

At NWSLC, we believe in empowering the next generation of designers, artists and storytellers. Our mission is to provide students with a platform to explore their creativity, hone their specialist skills, and work to professional industry standards. We are committed to investing in aspiring talent by giving them authentic opportunities to design, develop, and present their ideas as if they were working in a real-world studio environment.

Course Details

Modules
  • Skills Development – Developing your skills in game design, narrative design, visualisation and project management.
  • Creative Project – Utilising your developed skills to produce a creative outcome.
  • Personal Progression – Developing your pathway for progression through higher education into the games industry.
  • Creative Industry Response – Year long creative project where you choose your specialist area to develop for your portfolio.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English Language GCSE, are required at Grade 4 or above.

Level 2 at MM is accepted, instead of Four 4’s, though English Language GCSE is still required at Grade 4 or above.

Equipment required

1 Terabyte Hard Drive (HDD) – (Solid State (SSD preferred) Mathematical Drawing Kit (Ruler, Protractor, Compass) Pencils 6H, 4H, 2H, H, B, HB Coloured Pencils Eraser Pencil Case A4 Sketchbook Fine Liners (black) Felt Tip & Marker Pens

Your next steps...

Following completion you can move on to degree level study or employment.

Additional information


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