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Computer Games Design (Foundation Level)

Dive into the world of game development and take your skills to the next level. You’ll learn to use industry-standard tools, design compelling game worlds, and work collaboratively to bring your creative ideas to life. The course is extremely beginner friendly, presuming no prior experience or knowledge in games development. You’ll be studying the RSL Creative Digital Media (Game Design) Level 2 Certificate, a coursework-only qualification with a focus on developing skills and knowledge for the games industry. 

TOPICS COVERED

  • Unity Game Engine: Get hands-on with Unity, one of the most widely used game engines in the industry, building and testing your own games from the ground up.
  • Game Design Fundamentals: Explore core concepts in game design, including mechanics, player experience, and what makes a game truly engaging and fun to play.
  • Level Design: Learn the art and science of crafting game levels — designing spaces that challenge players, tell stories, and keep them coming back for more.
  • Game Coding: Develop your programming skills using real game development languages and logic, bringing interactivity and functionality to your projects.
  • Marketing & Showcasing: Learn how to present and promote your games to an audience, building the skills to share your work confidently and professionally.
  • Collaboration & Planning: Work as part of a team, using planning tools and creative processes to organise ideas, divide tasks, and build the best games possible together.
  • Portfolio Building: Develop a strong body of game projects that showcases your design thinking, technical ability, and creative vision.

Course Essentials

Courses Available

RSL Level 2 Certificate

Assessment

100% coursework

Enquiries To

Paul Oliver: [email protected]

What are the Standard Entry Requirements?

CourseGeneral GCSE Grade minimum entry requirements
IB Diploma or 4 A levelsA mixture of at least 7 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 6 including English, Maths and Science.
3 A LevelsA mixture of at least 6 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
A mixed programme at Level 3, to include at least one vocational courseA mixture of at least 5 GCSEs at Grades 9 – 4 including English.
Foundation Level (Level 2)At least 4 GCSEs at Grade 3, including English. At least one GCSE should be at Grade 4 or above.
Any student who has not achieved a grade 4 or C in GCSE English and/or Maths must include further study of these subjects in their programme.