Games Development with Graphic Design Level 2 Diploma Full-time

Are you creative, imaginative and passionate about games, art and digital media? The Games Development with

Graphic Design Diploma will help you develop the practical skills, creative confidence and industry knowledge needed to begin your journey into the games and creative industries.

Over one year, you'll explore how games are designed and how visual artwork is created to engage players and communicate ideas. You'll work on a range of exciting creative projects that introduce you to both games design and graphic communication, developing skills that are valued across the wider creative sector.

You'll create work across a range of disciplines, including:

• Games design and idea development

• Character and concept art

• Digital illustration and image creation

• Poster and promotional design

• Branding and logos

• Layout and page design

• Level design and world building

• Basic 3D modelling and asset creation

• User interface design

• Creative project development

Throughout the course, you'll develop creative thinking, visual communication, research and problem-solving skills while learning industry-standard software and digital production techniques. You'll be encouraged to experiment with different styles, explore your creativity and develop confidence in presenting your ideas.

You'll work in a studio-style environment, responding to project briefs and developing practical creative skills similar to those used by designers, artists and games developers.

The course is designed to help you build a strong portfolio and prepare for progression onto Level 3 Games Development, Graphic Design or other creative media programmes.

Why Study Games Development with Graphic Design at Barnsley College?

Games, graphics and digital media industries require creative individuals who can generate ideas, communicate visually and solve problems.

As part of the course, you'll:

• Learn how games and visual media are developed

• Explore both games design and graphic design disciplines

• Develop practical art and design skills

• Build confidence using professional digital software

• Create a portfolio of creative projects

• Develop communication, teamwork and presentation skills

• Prepare for progression to higher-level study

You'll also have opportunities to participate in creative challenges, enrichment activities, educational visits and industry-focused projects that help you understand how the creative industries operate.

Industry Experience

Throughout the course, you'll gain an understanding of how creative professionals work within games, design and digital media industries.

Students have opportunities to:

• Attend guest talks and workshops

• Explore careers within games and creative media

• Receive feedback on creative projects

• Learn about professional production workflows

• Develop employability skills and professional behaviours

These experiences help learners understand the skills employers value while building confidence and preparing for future study.

Facilities

Students benefit from access to specialist creative facilities, including:

• Dedicated games and creative media studios

• High-performance computer workstations

• Adobe Creative Cloud software

• Unreal Engine

• Digital illustration and design facilities

• Professional printing and presentation facilities

• Collaborative project spaces

These facilities allow students to develop skills using the same types of software and equipment found within creative industries.