AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills

Qualification code
601/6428/1 (Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills)
Purpose

Vocational qualifications are either work-related qualifications designed to enable students to gain the skills required to perform a particular job , or qualifications that may be taken as part of a wider study programme or an apprenticeship.

Schools and colleges may offer qualifications that are not included in the DfE performance tables, if approved for teaching to 16-19 year olds by the Secretary of State for Education in England under Section 96, where this is in the best interests of individual students.


This employer-led qualification has been designed to provide students with the broad range of skills to enable them to progress to degree level study in the three occupational areas; games, animation and VFX.

The qualification structure enables learning to encompass the development of STEAM skills; sophisticated technical skills in animation, visual effects, games design, principles of 3D design, art, maths and product programming, as well as industry working practice, project and production management and a knowledge of the ecosystem of the industries.

The content of the qualification has been supported by a number of universities and colleges as supporting entrance to appropriate degree courses. It is currently being delivered by FE Colleges across England.

Grading

Pass, Merit, Distinction

Assessment

Students are assessed via:

  • Maths examination
  • Programming examination
  • Reflective blog
  • Written assignment
  • Asset development portfolio
  • Externally set synoptic project, showcase portfolio
  • Research report
Further information

 

There are a number of key considerations for HEPs when reviewing vocational qualifications that are not listed on the DfE 16-19 performance tables for England:

  • Some of these qualifications are occupational, and may not be designed specifically for progression to HE.
  • Applicants holding these qualifications may be school or college leavers, however, some may be more mature students who are likely to have other relevant experience alongside these qualifications.
  • These qualifications may have been taken as part of a wider study programme or an apprenticeship.
  • If they are presented for admission to HE it is likely to be in conjunction with other qualifications.

The first cohort of students with AIM Awards Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills completed their qualifications in June /July 2017 and applied to higher education for September 2017 entry.

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