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BTEC Extended DiplomaGames Design

Further EducationStudent Course HandbookSeptember 2014

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1 Welcome page..................................................................................................4

2 Map of college...................................................................................................5

3 Term dates and important dates to remember 2012/13....................................6

4 Telephone numbers..........................................................................................7

5 Equality & Diversity/College Charter/Student Charter/ Student Voice...............7

6 Student Services...............................................................................................9

7 Course team details and contact numbers......................................................10

8 Course outcomes and aims, progression, level etc.........................................10

9 Course structure and timetable.......................................................................11

10 Course calendar and assignment schedule....................................................11

11 Assessment, submission and grading details..................................................12

12 Work experience.............................................................................................12

13 Resources required, LRC info, recommended reading etc..............................12

14 Virtual Learning Environment..........................................................................12

15 Policies – attendance, punctuality...................................................................12

16 Financial Support for Further Education Students 2012/13.............................14

17 Tutorials.............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

18 Student support...............................................................................................15

19 Health and safety............................................................................................15

20 Code of conduct and disciplinary policy..........................................................16

21 Compliments, suggestions and complaints.....................................................20

22 Academic appeals...........................................................................................21

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1 Welcome page

Welcome to Nescot College. On behalf of the staff at the college I hope you enjoy your studies at Nescot. I hope too, that the information contained in this Handbook will help you settle into the college quickly and will be a useful guide during your stay. Our goal is to ensure that all who join the College experience a quality learning programme that enables successful progression to employment, further training or Higher Education.

We aim to provide a friendly and supportive environment in which to study and work, and a wide range of courses and support services to meet the individual needs of students and staff. With our partners 'REED', we will also provide you with expert help to obtain full and part time employment, work experience, volunteering and internships through our new Employment and Careers Centre, 'REED@Nescot'.

Good Luck with your studies!

Sunaina MannPrincipal


2 Map of college


3 Term dates and important dates to remember 2014/15Monday 1st September 2014 Induction – Year 1

Monday 1st September 2014

Wednesday 3rd September 2014

Wednesday 3rd September 2014

Autumn Term starts – All 16-18 Year 1

Induction – Year 2

Teaching starts – Year 2

Monday 27th October – 31st October 2014 Half Term

Thursday 11th December 2014

Monday 5th January 2015

Autumn Term ends

Spring Term starts

Monday 16th – 20th February 2015 Half Term

Friday 27th March 2015

Monday 13th April 2015

Spring Term ends

Summer Term starts

Monday 25th –29th May 2015 Half Term

Friday 12th June 2015



Term ends – 34 week courses



Freshers Fayre Tuesday 2nd September 12.00 – 4.00pm

Meet the Tutor evening Wednesday 1st October

Parents’ Evening Level 3 Wednesday 3rd December

Parents’ Evening Entry/ Level1 & L2: Wednesday 14th January

Parents’ Evening Cause for Concern only Wednesday 25th March

Open Evenings: Wednesday 8th October

Wednesday 12th November

Wednesday 11th March

Student Council Meeting: Tuesday 11th November

Monday 25th February

Thursday 13th May

Student Induction Survey: 22nd September – 3rd October

Student Satisfaction Survey (FE): 23rd February – 6th March

Tutoring days: 6th and 7th October


2nd and 3rd March

4 Telephone numbers

College Contact NumbersMain Number 020 8394 1731LRC Help Desk 020 8394 3055

Attendance Hot Lines:Kaye Keevill (Student Attendance Monitor) 020 8394 8585 TEXT: 07950 080 619EMAIL: [email protected]

5 Equality & Diversity/College Charter/Student Charter/ Student Voice

Equality & DiversityWe are a diverse college that celebrates differences in race, disability, gender, gender reassignment, age, sexual orientation, faith, background or personal circumstance.

Everyone has a responsibility to ensure that Nescot is a College where all are respected and no one experiences harassment and bullying.

We expect anyone who is upset by thoughtless comments, jokes or actions, or who experiences or witnesses any form of discrimination to tell us. You can talk to your tutor, the college counsellor, someone from student services or a member of the teaching or support staff. See our leaflet on bullying and harassment for further information.

College CharterThis charter sets out what you can expect from us and what we expect from you during your time at college. The charter has been put together with the help of our students and staff and represents what we believe are the college’s key values.

We will provide: Advice and guidance at the beginning and throughout your course

An induction to the college and your course

Excellent teaching and personal tutoring

Support in your learning

Opportunities to comment on your course and college facilities

Good career progression advice

Access to financial, personal and career advice

Respect for the rights of all members of the college community

A clear system to deal with any behaviour which is interfering with your learning

Student CharterWe expect you to:

Show respect at all times for your fellow students and all college staff regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital/parental or social status

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Behave calmly and politely at all times, avoiding words and actions that could be seen as abusive or threatening

Follow instructions from all staff during lessons and on college premises and help create a safe environment where everyone can learn

Observe and meet all deadlines for the handing in of your work

Follow all health and safety rules as stated in the college health and safety policy explained during induction

Tell us about your learning support needs and keep to any support agreements made

Follow the student code of conduct

Follow the Nescot 9 as agreed at induction

Student VoiceStudent Voice is our college forum for you to make a difference by having your say!

Student Voice – Make Your Views HeardWe use your views and comments to help plan and improve your college experience.

You will find that there are many ways to talk to us:

Student Voice Meetingso Every course elects a Course Representative who take the views of their group to

Faculty and whole college meetingso Apprentices attend their forum where all students are invited

Surveyso We will ask for your views about college and your course twice as a minimum - just

after the start of your course and half way through the year

[email protected] , twitter.com/nescot, facebook.com/nescotcollegeo The quick and direct way to give feedback, ask a question – or let off steam



6 Student ServicesWhere Can I Find….? The Answer’s in Student Services!

Situated in Central West, in Student Services you will find a big team of friendly specialist staff who are here to help you get the most possible from your time at Nescot:

Advice and Guidanceo For information, advice and guidance about courses, what you can do next,

applying to university and how to get the careers information you need

Student Financeo If you need help towards your college costs, please come and talk to us about the

schemes available to you. We can also support you in dealing with financial or welfare emergencies and with immigration or visa issues

Looked After Students and Carerso If you are in care or are a carer and are having trouble managing we work with

Social Services and other agencies to help support you while you study. Special funds and bursaries may be available

Medical Centreo The College Nurse and Counsellor are all based in the Medical Centre. First Aid,

Occupational Health and Family Planning services are available.

If you need help, come and see us.


7 Course team details and contact numbers

Damian Piper – 0208 394 3261 – [email protected]

Stephen Crocker – 0208 394 3261– [email protected]

Sajid Rafiq – 0208 394 3261 – [email protected]

8 Course outcomes and aims, progression, level etc

Key features of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Games

• Education and training for those working in the creative Games industries and those wishing to enter the industry

• Providing opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 vocationally specific qualification

• Giving learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

The BTEC Nationals in Creative Games Production are designed for learners aged 16+ who wish to pursue a vocationally relevant qualification in the creative Games sector.

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games has been developed:

to give learners the opportunity to gain an understanding of employment opportunities, job requirements and working practices in the Games sector

to enable learners to start building the technical skills and knowledge relevant to an industry (or industries) in the Games sector

to provide a qualification which will enable progression to further study, training or employment

to enable learners to make informed choices with regard to a career in the Games sector

to develop Games technology skills that may be applicable in other work situations or other qualifications (such as a Higher National in Art and Design).


9 Course structure and timetable

Course Structure:The Edexcel Level 3 Extended Diploma in Games consists of four core units plus four additional units. Most units span more than term and are incorpatated within Projects. Note the list below is not in any particular order.

Term 1

Unit 02: Communication Skills for Creative Media ProductionUnit 01: Pre-production Techniques for the Creative Media IndustriesUnit 03: Research Techniques for the Creative Media Industries.Unit 07: Understanding the Creative Media SectorUnit 74: Computer Game Story DevelopmentUnit 02: Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design.Unit 78: Digital Graphics for Computer Games

Term 2

Unit 02: Communication Skills for Creative Media ProductionUnit 04: Creative Media Production Management ProjectUnit 66: 3D ModellingUnit 31: Social Action and Community Media ProductionUnit 07: Understanding the Creative Media SectorUnit 74: Computer Game Story Development Unit 02: Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design.Unit 78: Digital Graphics for Computer Games

Term 3

Unit 02: Communication Skills for Creative Media ProductionUnit 04: Creative Media Production Management ProjectUnit 31: Social Action and Community Media ProductionUnit 31: Social Action and Community Media ProductionUnit 74: Computer Game Story DevelopmentUnit 55: Graphic Narrative ProductionUnit 02: Materials, Techniques and Processes in Art and Design.Unit 78: Digital Graphics for Computer Games

10 Course calendar and assignment schedule

Timetables and assessment schedule will be distributed in the first weeks of the course.


11 Assessment, submission and grading details

Assessments will take place periodically throughout the year. Work is assessed on a PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION. Grading criteria is clearly shown on the front of each assignment brief. All students are expected to work to the best of their ability and not plagiarise. Unit descriptors and assignment briefs will be distributed when the unit undertaken is being delivered. All assignment briefs will also be available on Weblearn.

12 Work experience

Work Experience – NA

13 Resources required, LRC info, recommended reading etc

All students will require a student card in order to use the learning resources facilities.

Some of the recommended reading resources for this course are available through the LRC (Learning Resources Centre) within the college. Others are available online or through other library services. It is also possible to order and book resources from other libraries through the LRC

14 Virtual Learning Environment

You may log into Weblearn from the following URL. Your username and password will be supplied separately. On the VLE site you will be able to access course material, quizzes, as well as assignment briefs. http://weblearn.nescot.ac.uk/


15 Policies – attendance, punctuality

ATTENDANCE and PUNCTUALITY AT COLLEGE:STUDENT GUIDELINES

If you cannot attend college for any reason you must:

If you are aged 19 or over: Telephone the Attendance Hotline on 0208 394 8585 OR Text to 07950080619 OR Email [email protected]

If you are under 19, your parent or carer must *: Telephone the Attendance Hotline on 0208 394 8585 OR Text to 07950080619 OR Email [email protected]

Please make sure that the following information is given: Your full name Your Student ID The date that you are not going to be in and when you are expected to return The reason why you are not in

If you know in advance that you are going to be absent you must: Fill in an absence form Attach an appointment card or letter from your parent and Hand the form in to the SAM’s in room CW13

*If you live independently then you must contact the college yourself.

If you are absent and have forgotten to phone the absence hotline you will be telephoned by the SAMs team. If they cannot contact you or your parent/guardian a letter may be sent to your home.

If you continue to be absent without reason you will be asked to attend an interview with your tutor. They will also refer you for support if you need it.

If your attendance does not improve, the disciplinary procedure may be invoked and you could lose your place at College.




PUNCTUALITYYou should attend ALL YOUR LESSONS on time. If you are late for any lesson your tutor will mark you late on the register. This will be monitored and followed up by the Head of Department and your tutor.

Your attendance and punctuality will be discussed at every individual review with your Group Tutor.

16 Financial Support for Further Education Students 2014/15

Information and advice on funding, financial support and managing money and benefits is available from the Financial Support Team in Student Services. You may also qualify for one of the travel schemes available to students, please contact us for more information.

Useful Contact Names and Numbers

Sharon Greenwood

Student Finance Manager 020 8394 3033 [email protected]

Jacqui Kavanagh Student Finance Advisor 020 8394 3186 [email protected]

17 TutorialsNescot is committed to ensuring a consistent and high quality delivery of a standardised Cross College tutorial programme and entitlement for all students.

The aim of the tutorial programme is to:

Encourage you to succeed on your chosen course.

Develop target setting skills in both managing and monitoring your progress both in and out of college

Enable you to comment on how things are going on your course and at the college as a whole.

Help you progress to the next step in your education or career

Progress through the Employer Ready Passport in collaboration with REED Employment Centre based at Nescot

As a student at NESCOT, you will attend one tutorial session per week. The tutorial programme takes a fresh approach based upon 1:1 support for you as opposed to the traditional group tutoring system. It focuses on stretching and challenging you to achieve the best you possibly can through a process of SMART target setting and reviews. The 1:1 sessions will cover both pastoral and on programme support and will direct you to online resources and college themes to support you through your study programme. Your 1:1 sessions will be a personal session with your tutor and will give you an opportunity to discuss any concerns that you might have OR problems that you might be encountering on your course. Your 1:1 session will be recorded on the college’s electronic tutorial system known as Promonitor for access to you and your tutor.




Tutoring DaysTutoring days will be used to review and set further academic and pastoral targets that will help support your achievement and progress on your chosen course. Your targets will be recorded on ProMonitor (electronic recording system) and reviewed on a regular basis.

Please note that training on how to use ProMonitor will be provided by your tutor during your induction.

You will have access to a copy of the tutorial topics/calendar which lists all the topics that you will be discussing in your group tutorials. This information will also be available remotely on Weblearn (the College’s virtual learning environment).

18 Student supportAt Nescot we welcome students from a wide range of backgrounds, with a wide range of skills, experience and abilities.

We encourage you to let us know about any adjustments you may need.

There are different ways learning support staff can help students: 1:1 support in-class or out of class, group sessions and workshops. We have many different types of specialist equipment and are always willing to discuss what you might find helpful.

We will also talk to your teachers to give them advice on the best way they can help you in the classroom and make sure you have information in an accessible format.

We can help you prepare for your exams and may be able to make special exam and assessment arrangements for you

Please discuss any support you need with your Personal Tutor or contact the Head of Learning Support and Inclusion, who will put you in touch with the right contacts (on 020 8394 8587).

19 Health and safetyYou have a duty of care to ensure that whilst on the premises you conduct yourself in a manner which is safe to yourself, other students and to staff. If you see something which you consider to be a hazard you should report the matter to your Personal Tutor without delay. If you have any other concerns about health and safety please also discuss these with your Personal Tutor.

Whenever the fire alarm sounds you must leave the buildings as quickly as possible and go to the nearest Fire Assembly Point. Please note that the alarms will be tested on Friday afternoons.


20 Code of conduct and disciplinary policy

Student Code of Conduct to support the Nescot NineWhen taking part in College activities on or off College premises

You will1. Obey the law including laws on theft, fraud, graffiti, damage to property, violence, substance abuse, carrying offensive or dangerous weapons, possession of drugs and alcohol as well as intent to supply drugs.

2. Be in possession of your ID card at all times and always disclose identity when requested to do so by Security or other staff

3. Treat fellow students and staff with courtesy and respect, regardless of their disability, gender, sex, age or ethnicity

4. Fully support the College in promotion of equality and diversity practices

5. Follow all College health and safety guidelines at all times, including the evacuation procedures

6. Attend all classes, be punctual and hand work in on time

7. Follow reasonable instructions from staff

8. Obey College computer network regulations

9. Use technology and devices appropriately and in a way that supports learning

10. Drive with due care in and around College premises

11. Respect the College environment

12. Only smoke in designated smoking areas.

You will not

1. Distract others or be disruptive in and out of class

2. Bully or harass others including through social Games or other online means, or encourage and join in with such behaviour

3. Use inappropriate or offensive language or behaviour

4. Plagiarise (see Plagiarism Policy), cheat or copy work from other students

5. Fight or use threat of violence, or encourage and join in with such behaviour

6. Give your own Learner ID to others for use

7. Make fraudulent claims/alter Learner ID cards, College records, signatures etc

8. Encourage intruders onto College premises


9. Bring animals onto campus without permission

10. Bring friends or children below the age of 16 on College premises without permission from the Principal or her representatives

11. Organise private functions on College premises or in the College’s name without permission from the Principal or her representatives

12. Take part in any gambling activities

13. Eat or drink in any teaching rooms or the Learning Resources Centre

This list is not exhaustive or exclusive and situations of a similar nature will be dealt with in accordance with these guidelines. Please note that all incidents which involve breaking the law, including all drug related incidents will be passed to the Police imGamestely.


Progress Review BoardsThe purpose of a progress review board is to agree support with you to help you achieve your potential and succeed on your course.

A progress review board may take place at anytime throughout the year and during target setting week.

A progress review board can be set up by your Personal Tutor, the course team and your Section Leader or Head of Department as a result of non submission/completion of work and/or low attendance. Your parent/carer will also be invited to help support you.

Disciplinary ProcedureDisciplinary Procedure

There are 2 elements to the disciplinary process and these are Informal Performance and Behaviour Management and Formal Performance and Behaviour Management. The seriousness of either performance or behaviour will dictate whether informal or formal management is required and at what level.

Informal Performance and Behaviour ManagementWhere a student’s performance or behaviour is not as expected by NESCOT, College staff will record this using ProMonitor and work with the student to support their improvement. Where performance or behaviour does not improve following informal support, the College will enact formal performance and behaviour management processesExamples of informal performance and behaviour management include: Contact with parents or carers Meetings with staff to set and review targets for improvement that are time bound,

measurable and recorded on ProMonitor The use of attendance or behaviour cards Review of past performance and behaviour through ProMonitor Contact with tutor Monitor performance, attendance, punctuality through ProMonitor and other College

systems Recording of performance and behaviour management concerns through ProMonitor Consultation with Head of Department

Formal Performance and Behaviour ManagementThe College considers concerns and misconduct to be either serious or gross and the procedures for each are described below. All instances of inappropriate behaviour or breaches in the Learner Code of Conduct will result in a Learner Behaviour and Incident Form being completed and will be recorded through ProMonitor.Serious concerns or misconduct 1. A meeting will take place involving the Head of Department, Tutor and the student.2. If the students is under 18 a parent or carer will be invited to attend 3. Targets will be agreed and recorded on ProMonitor and a Behaviour Contract put in place4. Support where appropriate will be put in place5. Student performance and / or conduct will be reviewed periodically to ensure the expectations of NESCOT are being met.6. Records of performance and / or conduct along with the agreed targets will be retained on ProMonitor for the duration of study at NESCOT and will be reviewed should there be repeat concerns in performance and / or conduct


Possible outcomes following a serious concern or misconduct

Advanced concerns or gross misconduct

1. A panel hearing will be convened to hear the case.2. Members of the panel will include the Director of Student Performance & Progression (chair), two members of college staff from different departments and a Learner Representative (where appropriate)3. If a student is under 18, a parent or carer will be invited to attend. If a student is over 18, a friend is permitted to attend the hearing.4. Information relating to the advanced concern or gross misconduct along with supporting evidence will be presented to the panel by the Head of Department.5. All the relevant paperwork being presented to the panel will be available to the student in advance of the hearing and the outcome will be recorded on ProMonitor.6. The panel will consider the case and take action that is appropriate to the concern or misconduct and that is line with NESCOT policies.

Possible outcomes following an advanced concern or gross misconduct

Appeal against permanent exclusion


Improvement meetings Appropriate support will be put in place Parents or carers informed Targets will be set through Behaviour Contracts and recorded by the College through ProMonitor Monitoring and review of targets set for performance and behaviour through ProMonitor Progression to another course might be put at risk Prohibited from attending an educational visit Verbal warning with conditions Written warning with conditions Suspension with conditions Advance concern or gross misconduct

No case to answer Improvement meetings Appropriate support will be put in place Parents or carers informed Police informed where appropriate Targets will be set through Behaviour Contracts and recorded by the College through ProMonitor Monitoring and review against targets set for performance and behaviour through ProMonitor Progression to another course may be put at risk Prohibited from attending an educational visit Verbal warning with conditions Written warning with conditions Final written warning with conditions Suspension Exclusion

Students may appeal against a permanent exclusion by writing to the Principal within 5 working days of the panel hearing. The Principal will review all notes of the panel hearing within 5 working days and will decide whether to confirm the decision of the panel or to uphold the appeal. A response to the appeal will be written within 5 working days. The decision of the Principal is final.

21 Compliments, suggestions and complaintsNescot is committed to achieving excellence in the delivery of education and training services. We set high standards for ourselves and seek to meet them. We therefore welcome and encourage feedback from students and members of the public. Your feedback helps us to make improvements to our services.

Compliments/SuggestionsIf you wish to comment on the service you have received or suggest how it can be improved please complete the feedback form available at Reception, Advice & Recruitment Centre, Departmental Offices, LRC, intranet, etc. and return it to the Quality Office in Room C88 or to the Advice & Guidance suggestion box.

ComplaintsThe Complaints Procedure covers complaints about the services we provide and the treatment you receive whilst in the college. It does not cover complaints about academic assessment, e.g. grades and marks. These are covered by the Academic Appeals procedure (see following section of this handbook and available from curriculum staff or Student Services in central wing).

Making a complaintAll complaints will be taken seriously and dealt with quickly. If you need assistance in presenting your complaint you can ask your Tutor, ALS Tutor or the student counsellor for support.

They cannot make the complaint for you but can help you to make the complaint yourself.

First Step – Informal Complaint

If you are dissatisfied with the service or treatment you receive it is always best to raise the matter imGamestely with the member of staff you are dealing with. Tell them exactly what you are unhappy about and ask for their help in putting it right. Many problems can be resolved quickly and informally in this way.

Second Step – Formal Complaints Procedure

When making a formal complaint this should be done by letter to the Quality Department or you can complete the College’s complaint form which is available from Student Services, Reception, Departmental Administrators and the Learning Resource Centre.

The completed complaint form should be forwarded to the Quality Department in room C88 or handed to the Receptionist at the main Reception desk.

The process is as follows:

1. The complaint will be acknowledged within 5 working days of receipt by the Deputy Principal.

2. A member of our management team who is independent of the service of which you are complaining will fully investigate and report back to the Deputy Principal.


3. Within 20 working days (where possible) of your original complaint a reply will be sent to you detailing the outcome of the investigation. The reply will state whether or not the complaint has been upheld and how the college will deal with the matter if your complaint is upheld.

4. If you are unhappy with the result of the investigation you have the right to appeal to the Deputy Principal within 10 working days of the date of our reply.

5. Appeals must be sent in writing.

6. The Deputy Principal will review the complaint, and may interview the manager investigating the complaint and/ or the complainant before reaching a decision.

7. Within 10 working days from the date of your written appeal a reply from the Deputy Principal will be sent to you detailing the outcome.

22 Academic appeals

Purpose of the PolicyIt is college policy that all students who feel there has been an injustice done to him/her at any stage in the assessment of performance should have the right to seek to appeal against the decision.

IntroductionThe College Appeals Procedure consists of two distinct processes:

a) appeals against individual assessments;

b) appeals against final awards or interim progression

Procedure1. Where students wish to formally appeal against a decision regarding the assessment

of their performance, they are required to state that wish in writing on an Appeals Form to the Internal Verifier/IQA or Programme Co-ordinator of the course stating the nature of their appeal within 2 weeks of the assessment. (Please ask the Quality Department if assistance is required to complete the form).

2. The Section Leader/internal verifier/IQA should notify the Quality department who will log the appeal and will ask the programme co-ordinator to:

a. Arrange for a second marker to mark the work if it is assignment based work; Inform Student of Decision / Outcome; or

b. Arrange for the work to be internally verified if assessment based within one week of the appeal.

3. On receipt of the follow-up work the Quality department will notify the student of the outcome, if the student feels that they would still like to continue with the appeal the Quality department will convene an Appeals Board within 5 working days of receiving the returned marked work.

4. The Appeals Board will consist of:

A senior manager (Chair)

2 Curriculum Heads of Department

Quality Administrator who will take notes

5. The student will be informed of the time and place of the Appeals Board by the quality administrator and will be invited to attend together with a friend or family member.


6. The Quality department may ask for reports from the students’ senior tutor, subject tutors and any other parties involved in the assessment decision.

7. At the end of the hearing the Board will reach its decision in private discussion and will notify the student of the decision in writing within 2 working days.

8. Students may appeal the Board’s decision to the Skills Funding Agency or awarding body

9. All records of the appeal will be held by the Quality Office for a period of not less than 2 years.

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