Big Creative Education

About the College

Study the NextGen Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills at Big Creative Education (BCE). BCE’s mission is to transform the lives of young people through inspirational teaching, and by providing exceptional access to career opportunities in the creative industries.

Established in London in 1999, BCE is for students aged 16 to 24* who want to pursue a career in music, media, gaming, events, film/TV or performing arts. BCE want all learners to develop their creativity & progress on to a career in the UK’s fastest growing sector

About the Course

The Games, Animation and VFX sectors are academically stretching but vocationally focused. The NextGen / AIM Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games, Animation and VFX Skills teaches the fundamental up-to-date skills and knowledge identified by employers as necessary to succeed in these industries.

Industry engagement is the foundation of the NextGen course, it is written and overseen by world leading Games, Animation and VFX studios. The curriculum has been created and is updated by these employers to meet their current and future industry skills needs. Students learn directly from industry through inspiring masterclasses with professionals, industry set tasks and work experience, special events, and through real industry feedback on their project work.

NextGen students have access to a comprehensive library of online masterclasses, as well as using, learning, and mastering industry standard software. The course prepares learners with the knowledge, technical, and soft skills needed to excel in the next stage of their career path and is the tried and tested route of getting into the creative skills pipeline.

Progression routes

Knowing they have the sought-after skills and knowledge these dynamic industries demand, graduating students of the NextGen AIM Extended Diploma go on to Higher Education, Industry Apprenticeships, or Employment.

Course duration

2 years - Full Time

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