Your Gateway to the Future of Digital Creativity
Are you passionate about video games and curious about how they’re made? The Pearson AAQ Level 3 in Game Production is a brand-new qualification that is potentially launching in September 2026, designed to take your creativity and technical skills to the next level. Whether you dream of designing immersive worlds, coding gameplay mechanics, or creating stunning visuals, this course offers a hands-on, industry-relevant pathway into the world of game development.
You may explore the game creation pipeline—from concept to completion—using professional tools like Blender. Learn how to model 3D environments, texture assets, script gameplay, and build interactive experiences. You’ll also dive into storytelling, level design, user experience, and the business side of the gaming industry.
Students studying three A Levels and/or AAQs will be expected to have a minimum of two GCSEs at grade 5 and three at grade 4, including English Language and Mathematics.
Game creation pipeline - from concept to completion, using professional tools like Blender.
Learn how to model 3D environments, texture assets, script gameplay and build interactive experiences.
Dive into storytelling, level design, user experience and the business side of the gaming industry.
TBC
The course is likely to be 50% project-based and practical, with two external exams that make up the final 50%.
Students within this department enjoy various enrichment activities:
Take part in coding workshops, hackathons and problem-solving competitions
Work on real client-style briefs for programming and software development projects
Undertake placements or shadowing in computing and IT industries
At The Sixth Form Bolton, you’ll benefit from:
Expert teaching from experienced IT professionals.
Access to industry-standard software and facilities.
A supportive learning environment focused on your progression.
Strong links with universities and employers.
Students can progress to university courses such as:
Game Design:
Computer Science (Games)
Animation & VFX and Digital Media Production
Career pathways include:
Game Designer
Level Designer
3D Artist
Gameplay Programmer
Technical Artist
UX Designer
Indie Developer.
Stuart Merrills, Principal of The Sixth Form Bolton; Jen Whyatt, Director of Education; Curtis
B6 Principal, Stuart Merrills, Winning team members from Smithills School and Ruth Maycock from HPE
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