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COMPUTER GAMES DESIGN
RSL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE (equivalent to 1 A level)
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
Are you keen to pursue an interest in designing
and developing computer games? Through
practical projects, you will design and produce
digital games by exploring the parts that make
up a completed game. Sessions are workshop
based so you will have hands-on experience of
using industry-standard software and workflow
techniques. You will produce 3D and 2D game
levels, game code, game design documents,
concept art and user interface elements. Visiting
speakers and visits will give you an insight into
working in the industry. You will develop skills in
Unity, Blender, Construct3, Adobe Photoshop and
Visual Studio.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Game, art or programming portfolios are welcomed but not
essential.
Students may also need to attend an additional Maths support
class, as required
ASSESSMENT
100% coursework
“VARNDEAN COLLEGE HAs THE BEST GAMES
DESIGN COURSE IN BRIGHTON & HOVE.”
TAYLOR TRATTIESE, EX PORTSLADE ALDRIDGE
COMMUNITY ACADEMY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
A LEVEL
Computer Science is a subject that spans theory
and practice. You will become a confident
programmer using different languages to solve
problems. We will apply Computational Thinking to
decompose larger problems into smaller ones and
use a range of techniques to solve them.
In A Level Computer Science, you will learn
about many interesting theory topics such as
how encryption allows the safe transfer of private
data over public networks. You will learn about
security issues such as hacking and how viruses
are spread. Programming is a key part of the
course. You will be taught programming concepts
in a range of languages and complete weekly
challenges.
You will choose your own engaging project idea
and develop your own program for a client or for
fun, such as a 3D game using Unity. This project
will form 20% of your final A Level grade.
For extra support we run a lunchtime Code n Cake
club, come along for help with homework from a
tutor, or from one of your peers. Some students
use this space to collaborate on fun projects - a
great way to stand out in your UCAS application.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
Plus
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths and
Grade 4 in GCSE Computer Science or IT preferred
ASSESSMENT
Two written exams, one coursework project.
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