The Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma qualifications in Games, Animation and VFX Skills are aimed at students aged 16+. The Extended Diploma is comparable with three A Levels and comes with UCAS points so can be used to progress to university or a higher apprenticeship.
The qualifications are written by industry to meet their skills needs and is the only industry-backed qualification of its kind. The qualification is suitable for anyone interested in a career in a wide range of jobs in creative and digital media roles or to move into an apprenticeship or higher education.
The course contains the following components:
Training providers/colleges have the choice to join the NextGen family and benefit from experiential learning and expert input for their learners.
The NextGen Skills Academy brings industry and education together. They work closely with specialist employers across games, animation and VFX including: Blue Zoo, Double Negative, Framestore, MPC, Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe, Ubisoft and Centroid 3D.
Working in this way adds a third dimension to this unique qualification.
By joining the NextGen community, college tutors are offered continuing professional development opportunities via their network of employers.
Previous tutor CPD sessions have included:
NextGen learners leave with the essential skills and a strong portfolio to demonstrate their skills and potential.
They will:
Participate in:
NextGen students are well placed to go on to university as the Extended Diploma carries UCAS tariff points. Many students also progress onto higher level apprenticeships for example:
AIM offer end point assessment for a range of apprenticeship standards that also give young professionals an entry point into the Games, Animation and VFX industries.
Existing centres
Current AIM Centres can apply to deliver these qualification through the Quartz portal
New centres
Centres new to AIM should speak to our Business Development Team who can talk you through the offer.
Find out more about becoming an AIM centre.
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