Esports (BTEC

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Esports (electronic sports) is organised, competitive level, human vs human video gaming where people play against each other online and also at spectator events in indoor arenas. Esports is a fast-growing industry and through the delivery of the esports qualification we can provide a curriculum with a vast arrange of new skills in a unique environment which is engaging and fun for Frensham Heights students. It provides an opportunity for alignment of social, physical, mental, and financial skills into one qualification to deepen and expand learning, skills which are highly valued in the changing and fluid workplace. Learners must apply strategy, skill, and teamwork to be successful. Communication skills are developed throughout the units, and students can also enhance their broader skills in ICT, while literacy and numeracy skills are also developed throughout. The new BTEC qualification in Esports is skillsfocused and a major step forward in supporting the creation of long-term careers in the growing esports industry both in the UK and internationally. This course is aimed at students who are keen to engage in learning in a practical way that develops key skills through the delivery of modules.

Working through two units of study you will:

• Investigate different genres of

Esports games • Explore different professional

Esports teams • Examine Esports tournaments and leagues. • Investigate a global sporting organization • Develop a brand for an Esports organization • Design a logo and merchandise for an Esports organization • Create a plan to promote the brand.

WHAT DOES THIS QUALIFICATION COVER?

This is a two-year course, equivalent to one GCSE. Learners taking this qualification will study two mandatory units:

Unit 1 - Esports Games, Teams and Tournaments

In this unit you will investigate the different types of Esports games giving examples of specific games in each genre. You will explore the professional Esports teams that play these games and how they focus on physical and mental health as well as their game play. You will also explore the national and international tournaments and leagues in which they compete. During this unit, you will develop your researching skills, you will learn how to write reports and how to interpret and summarise complex information.

Unit 2 – Establishing an Esports Organisation

In this unit, you will investigate global organisations and the ways they use their brands to achieve their objectives worldwide. You will develop and create your own brand and merchandise, as well as establishing your very own Esports organisation. You will also design a logo that will be used as the face of the brand and organisation. As well as building on the skills developed in unit 1, you will also be developing your presentation and communication skills and your entrepreneurial aptitude.

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

The BTEC Level 2 Level First Award is equivalent to one GCSE

Unit 1:

Esports Games, Teams Tournaments 25% Assessed internally via coursework

Unit 2:

Establishing an Esports Organisation 75% Assessed internally via coursework

REASONS TO TAKE THE COURSE

Esports has seen dramatic growth in recent years, creating thousands of new jobs in the entertainment industry worldwide. As well as in gaming itself, career opportunities are wide and varied and include Event Management, Sales and Marketing, Broadcasting, Coaching, Streaming, Human Resources, and many more of the roles typically associated with running large scale businesses that are seen Esports as an industry be valued into the high billions. Learners taking this qualification may want to progress to further study such as Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Esports, Information Technology, Creative Media, Sport, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Business. Successful completion of this qualification could also lead to being fully prepared to progress to an apprenticeship in the related sector, for example, in Events, Digital Marketing or Creative Media for example.