Start Date
- September 2024, Full Time
Summary
Students study the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice over two years. They are designed to provide post-16 students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to progress into further, higher education and training or employment.
The Extended Diploma are graded at Pass, Merit, or Distinction, with the Distinction grade being worth 168 UCAS points (equivalent to 3 full A Levels at A* grade).
This course is tailored towards students interests in Game Design & Development processes, 3D modelling, Asset creation, Game Mechanics and Systems Design, Game Narrative Design, Level Design, UI Design and Game Audio Production.
Follow @ccn.games on Instagram for updates and examples of current student work and enrichment activities.
Entry Requirements
Minimum 4 GCSEs at grade 9 - 4 including English Language, Computer Science, Graphics, Media or other related creative discipline. Or a relevant Level 2 Diploma at minimum Merit, plus GCSE English Language at 9 - 4. Successful completion of a pre-interview task, which will be discussed at interview.
Objective
Students will continue to work towards their Maths, English and ICT alongside employability skills. Students who do not have a grade C/4 in maths but are accepted on to the course because of the quality of their interview and other qualifications, will undertake a maths GCSE qualification alongside their main programme of study.
Assessment
The University of the Arts London (UAL) Level 3 Diploma in creative practice is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden your skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require you to work collaboratively and pro-actively with fellow students as well as external clients and stakeholders.
A final end point assessment (commonly referred to as the Final Major Project) decides your overall grade for the year which is graded at: PASS/MERIT or DISTINCTION. The first year (Diploma) is allocated the following UCAS points: PASS (36), MERIT (60), DISTINCTION (84). The second year (Extended Diploma) is allocated the following UCAS points: PASS (72), MERIT (120), DISTINCTION (168). Student work is internally assessed and scrutinised by External Verifiers from the University of the Arts London to ensure that academic standards are adhered to and maintained.
Career Progression
City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. The course team also work with local and national higher education providers such as NUA, London College of Communication and Central St Martins to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step. We also work collaboratively with local, national and international artists and creative agencies to provide fantastic experience of work for our students and also to ensure that our courses prepare students well for their future careers in the industry. City College Norwich also has an outstanding Apprenticeship team who can provide advice and guidance for students wishing to follow an Apprenticeship route into the industry.
For those students who choose not to pursue careers within the creative industries, this course provides fantastic opportunities to develop collaborative working skills, problem-solving, creative and the higher order evaluative skills demanded by universities and employers
Fees
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st of August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over fees may be payable.
