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Game Design Course – Sixth Form | Level 3 Diploma

Design games, build 3D worlds, and explore creative tech with our Game Design course for Sixth Form students.

Overview

Design games and build 3D worlds with our Sixth Form Level 3 Diploma, gaining industry tools, a standout portfolio, and a head start in creative and digital careers.

If you’re passionate about designing games, creating 3D models or producing digital content, ELATT’s Game Design course for Sixth Form students is the perfect opportunity to turn your creativity into a career. You’ll explore game engines, virtual and augmented reality, and develop advanced skills in audio, video, and project management, all while building a portfolio that will open doors to the creative and digital industries.

Study with expert tutors in a supportive learning environment and earn a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma. You’ll gain hands-on experience with platforms like Blender, Logic Pro, GDevelop and Unreal Engine with practical projects that showcase your talent. Whether you want to enter the games industry, media production, or creative arts, this course gives you the skills and confidence to take your next step.

Our courses go beyond the classroom: take part in creative hackathons, studio visits, and work experience placements. Build your portfolio and gain the skills, confidence, and industry insights to move into university, apprenticeships, or creative careers.

If you don’t have prior experience, don’t worry!
We offer preparatory courses and support to help you build the foundational skills needed for Level 3.

Course Details

Level 3

Advanced

Current Page
September - July

Duration

12 Hours

Hours per week

9.30am - 4.30pm

Daytime hours

In Person Classes

Environment

What you will learn

  • Creative Media Production: Plan and produce professional-standard projects across video, audio, games, and graphics.
  • Game Development & Prototyping: Design and build advanced games using engines like Unreal or GDevelop. Create original characters, mechanics, and levels.
  • 3D Modelling & Digital Art: Develop 3D assets using tools like Blender and Tinkercad. Produce visual content for games and digital media.
  • Audio & Music for Media: Compose and edit sound using platforms like Logic Pro or BandLab, including background music, sound effects, and voiceovers.
  • Virtual & Augmented Reality: Explore immersive technologies and prototype VR/AR experiences to prepare for the future of gaming and media.
  • Project Management & Industry Practice: Learn how to pitch, budget, plan and deliver projects — while building key skills in teamwork, time management and communication.

Entry Requirements

  • English Level 1 (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing).
  • IT: Basic skills.
  • Please bring your prior qualification certificates with you to your first assessment meeting.
  • If you don’t have your certificates, we’ll ask you to complete a short English and IT assessment so that we can make sure you’re ready for this course.

Not sure which level is right for you?

Speak to an advisor to find your best starting point.

How You'll Learn

Our courses are interactive and career-focused:

Hands-on learning through games, animation, video, sound, and graphics projects

100% project-based course – you’ll work on real-world tasks

Expert-led workshops supported by expert tutors and industry partners

Enrichment experiences including industry trips (e.g. Comic Con, EGX) and guest speakers from the games, film, and digital industries

Behind-the-scenes creative spaces, including VR studios, design agencies, and media companies

Develop essential workplace skills like communication, time management, and teamwork

Additional opportunities, creative challenges, hackathons, and game jams

Work placements with creative businesses to gain hands-on industry experience

Build your portfolio by working on live briefs and real client projects

1:1 career guidance, portfolio support and next steps advice

Sixth Form learners aged 16–19, or 19+ with an active Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Young people who are passionate about games, technology, or digital media

Students who enjoy creative, hands-on learning

Those interested in careers in gaming, design, or media production

Learners ready to build a professional portfolio through real-world projects

Gain a recognised qualification

valued by employers

Hands-on learning

with real projects and practical skills

Free, career-focused training

delivered by expert tutors

Holistic support

including wellbeing services, mentoring, and job guidance

Progression and Career Opportunities

After completing this Level 3 course, you can:

Progress to Higher Education

  • Game Design or Development
  • Digital Media Production
  • Creative Computing or Animation
  • VFX Creative Computing

Start a Creative Career

  • Junior Game Developer
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Media Production Assistant
  • Junior Animator or Editor
  • Start your own projects or freelance in media, games or design

Explore Further Training

  • Apply for higher-level apprenticeships or specialist creative programmes

Career Potential

The 3D design and animation field includes careers such as computer games developer with a starting salary of £19,500, rising to £59,000 as a senior developer, producer or technical director.

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Take your creativity to the next level!

Apply now for ELATT’s Sixth Form Game Design course and start building your digital future!

Hear From Our Students

Meet Salma

Occupation: Office Administrator

This course has helped me a lot. Before I used to be worried about applying for work as I thought I would get rejected. Now I have much more confidence. I made new friends and I am able to communicate with others with greater confidence. I am now working in a job that I enjoy very much.

Salma

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