




Graphics, Games Design & Media
If you love capturing, editing, and sharing video content, a creative media course could be your perfect match. More drawn to visual design? Explore your creative skills with a graphic design course. Dreaming of building your own video game? Our games design course could bring that vision to life! If you thrive on competition, our esports course could be exactly what you're looking for... Whatever your passion, turn it into a career with us!
Students studying graphics, games design & media at our Warrington campus will study in our Advanced Creative & Digital Skills Academy, equipped with the latest industry-standard equipment and software, working alongside some of the industry’s top employers such as Screen Manchester, Liverpool Empire and many more!
Trips and visits
Our students have participated in a variety of exciting trips to locations including the Arcade Club, the Manchester Design Festival, EGX Rezzed, Manchester Comicon, and Bury Arcade Club. You may even have the opportunity to visit Alton Towers, or take part in the Warner Bros. Studio Tour!
Industry links
At Warrington & Vale Royal College we have impressive connections with a wide variety of local and national organisations. Our graphic design students have worked on some exciting projects with organisations including Cheshire Police and Warrington Hospital NHS Trust. Our creative and digital media students have created content for numerous local businesses and football clubs, as well as benefitting from connections with higher education institutions such as Futureworks and Salford Media City. Our games design students will undertake live briefs for real clients, thereby building up the key skills the video game industry is looking for.
I am
16-18 Years Old
Whether you dream of designing a popular new game, becoming a successful graphic designer or travelling the world filming documentaries, our graphics, games and media courses can help you achieve your goal.
Ranging from our exciting graphic design and creative & digital media courses, which are great for being creative, to our unique game design or esports courses, these innovative subjects utilise the latest technology and expert teaching to ensure you are ready to move onto higher education or secure employment in these exciting and dynamic sectors.
Level 1 Creative & Digital Media
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Level 2 Creative & Digital Media
Full Time
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Level 3 Creative Media Practice
Full Time
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Level 2 Graphic Design & Illustration
Full Time
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Level 3 Graphic Design & Illustration
Full Time
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L3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design (Games & Animation)
Full Time
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HNC Creative Media
Full Time
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HNC Games Development
Full Time
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HND Creative Media
Full Time
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HND Games Development
Full Time
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I am an
Adult Learner
As an adult student, you can take your skills to the next level with one of our exciting HNC and HND courses. These higher technical qualifications will prepare you for a career in these lucrative sectors. Take a look at what's on offer below!
I am a
Higher Education Learner
If you have previous experience within digital, media, games design, or IT, or have previously studied a digital media, gaming, or a similar course, you may wish to enhance your skills further by embarking upon a HNC or HND course. These higher technical qualifications are designed to build upon your creativity and technical skills, ensuring you are in the best possible position to progress onto university or into employment.
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12 December 2024
Warrington & Vale Royal College Students Showcase Talent and Inspire Young Creators with Exciting Art Exhibition

18 July 2024
Graphic Design Students unveil captivating illustrated book celebrating the rich history of Warrington Town Hall

20 June 2024
Games design students from Warrington & Vale Royal College present projects to industry experts 10:10 Games

15 February 2024
Level 3 Creative & Digital Media student shines behind the scenes on Sky One’s ‘Brassic’

21 December 2023
Warrington & Vale Royal College Higher Education students commended at TEDxWarrington 2023

15 December 2023
Graphic Design student finds the recipe for success in exciting live brief for local baker

11 December 2023
Games Design students set to showcase their skills in international “Rising Star” competition

16 November 2023
Meet Marlena Wyszomierska, HNC Creative Media (Games Design) student

23 June 2023
Warrington & Vale Royal College students team up with Morgan Branding and Golden Square Shopping Centre to produce a captivating exhibition

27 April 2023
Warrington & Vale Royal College student impresses ACDS partner Draw & Code during his industry placement

11 October 2022
Warrington & Vale Royal College sets adult students on the pathway to success

4 August 2022
Warrington & Vale Royal College students champion sustainability in Winsford to raise awareness within the local community

27 July 2022