The Higher National Diploma in Computer Games Design allows the students to enhance a range of practical skills for the development of computer games. This innovative course, derived from professional standards and principles, comprises modules on media and game design. The course adopts a hands-on approach, encouraging students to be creative and imaginative. Students will be encouraged to think in terms of generating, developing and implementing real-life projects. Such project scenarios will all favour a games design and development approach, to provide the student with a true reflection of how subjects studied integrate with industrial practice. A range of assessment methods is used including projects, presentations and written reports.