This fast-paced industry is a huge growth area. Our region has some of the most innovative and exciting technology companies in the UK and we can help you be part of the digital revolution!

Is it for me?

It goes without saying that you should have great creativity and imagination! You should be able to express your ideas and be a logical problem-solver too. You also need to be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and know where technology is heading.

Our facilities

You will study this subject full time at Bede Campus and you will have access to Specialist development studios, Virtual Reality Labs, Mixed Reality Labs, Foundation motion capture equipment and access to industry-standard game engines such as Unity and Unreal. 

Games development at Sunderland College

Career Ready

We work with the following employers to help you gain real work skills:Bluezoo, Microsoft, DNEG, Rebellion, Creative Assembly, Centriod.

Have you seen our excellent facilities?

We have some of the best facilities for animation, animation, games design and VFX students including:

  • Specialist development studios.

  • Foundation motion capture equipment.

  • Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality labs.

  • Autodesk’s Media and Entertainment Collection including 3DS Max and Maya.

  • Access to industry-standard game engines such as Unity and Unreal.

  • Adobe’s Creative Cloud including Photoshop and After Effects.