
So, you want a career in the games industry?
Well, why not start by studying it at college.
Are you a gaming enthusiast with a burning passion for immersive virtual worlds? Do you dream of transforming your love for games into a successful career?
Whether you see yourself as a masterful game designer, a wizard of programming and coding, a storyteller creating captivating narratives, or an artist who brings characters to virtual life, we have tailored games courses to suit every career goal.
The games design industry in the UK is a thriving sector that has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Fuelled by increased demand for interactive entertainment, including mobile games, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and augmented reality (AR) applications, there is no better time to take your passion for games and turn it into a rewarding and progressive career.
Are you a gaming enthusiast with a burning passion for immersive virtual worlds? Do you dream of transforming your love for games into a successful career?
Whether you see yourself as a masterful game designer, a wizard of programming and coding, a storyteller creating captivating narratives, or an artist who brings characters to virtual life, we have tailored games courses to suit every career goal.
The games design industry in the UK is a thriving sector that has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Fuelled by increased demand for interactive entertainment, including mobile games, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and augmented reality (AR) applications, there is no better time to take your passion for games and turn it into a rewarding and progressive career.
This course is the perfect introduction to the skills and techniques needed to design assets for computer games.
One year
RSL Level 2 Diploma
This course will teach you how to develop ideas and concept art for games, create characters, objects, environments and more.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two years
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
This course will teach you about the creation and production of 2D and 3D games using the most relevant, industry standard software.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two years
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
This course is the perfect introduction to the skills and techniques needed to design assets for computer games.
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
One Year
RSL Level 2 Diploma
This course will teach you how to develop ideas and concept art for games, create characters, objects, environments and more.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two Years
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
This course will teach you about the creation and production of 2D and 3D games using the most relevant, industry standard software.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two Tears
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
With a rich history of game development and a strong talent pool, the UK has emerged as a global hub for gaming, attracting both established companies and innovative startups – want to be a part of it?
Access Creative College has a range of games courses from games art, to development and design. Regardless of the field you want to work in within the industry, our courses are created with the workplace in mind. Get hands on using state-of-the-art kit, software and even get involved with live briefs and initiatives supplied by our partners.
With a rich history of game development and a strong talent pool, the UK has emerged as a global hub for gaming, attracting both established companies and innovative startups – want to be a part of it?
Access Creative College has a range of games courses from games art, to development and design. Regardless of the field you want to work in within the industry, our courses are created with the workplace in mind. Get hands on using state-of-the-art kit, software and even get involved with live briefs and initiatives supplied by our partners.
Slingshot is your gateway to the world of gaming. Based in the vibrant heart of Manchester, Slingshot Studio is a trailblazing independent games company on a mission to empower the next generation of game developers. Founded by Guy Bramwell-Smith in November 2022, and passionately supported by Access Creative College, Slingshot gives students all important work experience to create and launch their games onto a platform to be experienced by fellow enthusiasts.
Slingshot is your gateway to the world of gaming. Based in the vibrant heart of Manchester, Slingshot Studio is a trailblazing independent games company on a mission to empower the next generation of game developers. Founded by Guy Bramwell-Smith in November 2022, and passionately supported by Access Creative College, Slingshot gives students all important work experience to create and launch their games onto a platform to be experienced by fellow enthusiasts.
The Slingshot team work with ACC learners to put their theory work into practise. You will be armed with a range of workplace skills and experiences as well as a portfolio of published work to showcase for future employment – vital pieces for your CV.
Slingshot is a community of likeminded, passionate aspiring games designers. You will build your own network and who knows, you could be running your very own games studio with the connections you make one day!
*Slingshot is currently only working with Manchester based students – keep an eye on our channels for updates about national opportunities.
The Slingshot team work with ACC learners to put their theory work into practise. You will be armed with a range of workplace skills and experiences as well as a portfolio of published work to showcase for future employment – vital pieces for your CV.
Slingshot is a community of likeminded, passionate aspiring games designers. You will build your own network and who knows, you could be running your very own games studio with the connections you make one day!
*Slingshot is currently only working with Manchester based students – keep an eye on our channels for updates about national opportunities.
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