Begin your journey into the world of games and immersive entertainment.
Begin your journey into the world of games and immersive entertainment.
In this course you'll develop a range of skills around games - including 2D and 3D illustration, modelling and rigging, animation, games engine programming and visual effects. See your incredible ideas come to life and develop a portfolio of awesome game projects to the standard that potential employers and universities expect.
The core of this course is a year-long game development project that you'll create from the ground up. This gives you an inside look at how game are made - from the creative side of things to project management and collaboration.
"Boomsatsuma has taught me the skills needed to be a future game designer, from technical skills to the business side."
As a Games, VR and VFX student you'll gain technical skills and experience while developing a specialist area through a final game project. You'll experience all aspects of the game making process alongside broad areas that prepare you for a range of roles within the creative industries.
Graduates of Games, VR and VFX could choose to apply for entry level roles in game studios, creative agencies and interactive departments in larger media organisations. This may include 3D modelling and texturing work, environment art, UI design, games testing and gameplay design.
You may instead decide to apply for university. Here's a selection of specialised degree courses at boomsatsuma that are a great next step.
All of our classrooms are placed within central working hubs that put you right where the creative industries are. You'll spend time working at our Leadworks site, located in the heart of Bristol's Harbourside and surrounded by creative organisations.
We welcome applications from creative and motivated people from all backgrounds.
To apply for the course, use the button below. You'll be invited to attend an in-person interview where we'll talk about your goals and interests.
Courses for students aged 16-18 are fully funded, however we ask for an annual £150 studio fee to cover enrichment costs. You'll be eligible to apply for a discretionary bursary to cover this and to assist with travel costs.
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Term 1
5 September 2023 to 20 October 2023
Term 2
30 October 2023 to 15 December 2023
Term 3
2 January 2024 to 9 February 2024
Term 4
19 February 2024 to 28 March 2024
Term 5
15 April 2024 to 24 May 2024
Term 6
3 June 2024 to 23 July 2024
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