What the course leads to
What courses can I do after this?
On completion of this, two-year Extended Diploma progression to a university-level course here at Bournemouth and Poole College or further a field.
What jobs can I get?
The Esports industry has a hugely varied set of job opportunities within it but not limited to:
- Content creator
- Video Effects Animator
- Presenter
- Shoutcaster
- Analyst
- Journalist
- YouTuber
- Social Media Manager
- Streamer
- Video Editor
- Graphic Designer
- Photographer
- Player Manager
- Brand Manager
- Event Coordinator
- Merchandiser
- Marketer
- Operations Manager
- Game Designer
- Sound Engineer
- Camera Operator
and others…
What do I need to apply
To do this course you should have...
You will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C) including English and Maths.
What about work experience?
Each student will carry out five days of individually sourced work experience with in each year of the course.
Course costs
| Course Code | Start Date | Costs 16-18 | Costs 19-23 (with concessions) | Costs 19+ (no concessions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP01405 | 03/09/2024 | £100.00 | N/A | N/A |
* Please note fees are subject to change.
Costs
Course content
Course Content
You will study via a range of diverse projects:
- Engage in a variety of hands-on projects that mirror real-world industry demands:
- Produce engaging video podcasts and insightful video documentaries.
- Design and host interactive gameshows.
- Craft compelling graphic designs for video and web.
- Create realistic merchandise mock-ups and powerful promotional videos.
- Dive into the world of game design with basic visual level design.
- Technical Mastery: Gain experience in running a studio, operating state-of-the-art cameras and lighting equipment, and ensuring pristine audio capture.
- Digital Design Proficiency: Harness the power of the Adobe Suite, mastering tools like Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, and After Effects.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Learn and create in our bespoke esports classroom and fully operational green screen studio.
- Event Showcase: Utilise our theatre space, equipped with a cutting-edge laser projector, for grand Esports events.
- Competitive Edge: Join our Esports team for thrilling competitions as part of your extra-curricular activities.
What experiences will I get?
The skills honed in this course are not limited to the Esports realm. Graduates are equipped for roles in diverse industries such as media, IT, Events Management, and Marketing. Whether you're directing a live broadcast, designing captivating graphics, or managing large-scale events, this course lays the foundation for a vibrant career path.
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Start Day/Time
This Extended Diploma is a two-year qualification requiring at least 2.5 days per week in class, with additional time allocated for weekly competitive events.
The start dates and specific timetable will be issued during enrolment.