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Games Design Level 2 (A0395)

City College Norwich

Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 2
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.

You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).

You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.

Course Details

Students work towards the University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 2 Games Design Diploma during one year of study. This course offers an exciting and ideal starting point if you want to pursue a career in Digital Arts, Animation, VFX, Art & Design, 3D Modelling or Games Design. It will give you all the skills you need to progress onto the Level 3 course in Digital Art, Animation and Games Design and beyond. The course will focus on both practical and theory aspects of Digital Art, Animation and Games Design. The course offers the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential to be successful in the creative digital industries. The course is made up of 8 units, all of which must be studied and passed. They are: The creative sector Character design Concept art Storyboarding Research for digital art, animation and games 3D Modelling for Games VFX production Animation production Games Design Digital Comic Creation In addition to your main programme, you will also study Maths and English. Depending on your grades at entry you will either study Functional Skills or GCSE. Please check our English and Maths page for further information. Follow @CCNCreativeArts on Twitter and @CCNCreative on Instagram for updates and examples of current student wor

Entry requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 9-3, including English and Maths. Or a relevant Level 1 Diploma including English and Maths at grade 9-3. Candidates will be invited for an interview and given a creative task to complete prior to selection.

Your next steps...

Successful completion of the Level 2 Diploma will provide direct entry onto the Level 3 Diploma in Digital Art, Animation and Game Design. Students can also apply for alternative Level 3 courses within the department that may better suit their career aims such as Art & Design, Creative Media, Photography, Music, Graphics and Illustration, Spatial Design and Production Arts.

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