3D Art & Game Design Level 3 Diploma (Blender and Unreal Engine)

Due to the course being an A-Level equivalent we have to ensure the learners we recruit are capable of succeeding at this level of study. To support us in establishing suitability we have the following minimum requirements, depending on entry route: 

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 / Grade C including English and Maths. Or: A level 2 qualification at a Merit, preferably UAL Level 2 in Creative Media Production & Technology, and evidence of engaging with making progress from Grade 3 to Grade 4 in English and Maths. All applicants will need to attend an interview with the course team to review a portfolio of work and establish suitability for the study programme.

Our learners are assessed exclusively by coursework in the form of projects with unique scenarios that encourage learners to grow their confidence and independence when managing and contributing towards a creative project. We aim to provide informal developmental feedback every session related to learning activities, this is punctuated by a review week every term where we discuss the learner’s progression plans, perception of their progress, and individual learning plan. Outcomes from project assessment is shared digitally to the learner’s student email with feedback per skill targeted, with the option to re-submit each assessment once when they feel ready to re-attempt the assessment. 

The qualification is made up of 8 units in the first year, and 5 units in the second year. The final unit for each year determines the learner’s grade for the year, affording students 7 and 4 units respectively to experiment, learn, and respond to feedback before a grade is attached to their efforts. The final unit for each year is graded Pass, Merit, Distinction. Units prior to the final unit are graded pass or fail, with adapted language to support learners in chasing personalised target grades.

On completion of the qualification, learners typically progress on to Higher Education, including Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees, or into careers within the sector. Learners progressing to university will have their final grade converted into UCAS tariff points, providing a standardised way to support the application process. 

The UAL qualification carries UCAS points ranging from 48 for an E grade to 168 for a Distinction or A* equivalent. Due to the highly transferable skills developed over the two years, progression routes are broad and extend beyond the media industry alone.

While the programme primarily prepares learners for careers as Game Artists and Game Designers, learners may also progress into roles such as Games Programmer, Animator, Visual Effects Artist, Motion Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, User Interface Designer, App Developer or Architectural Visualiser.

full time