The UK Games Industry is worth over £7bn and is the largest of the home
entertainment sector. It plays a large role part in today’s culture, economic
growth, and employment and has links to a wide range of other creative
industries. Are you interested in the style, design and look of a game? Do you enjoy
creating characters, environments, vehicles, and gadgets? You will have the
chance to make these projects and more on this exciting course! This course will develop both your traditional and digital art skills and
give you the opportunity to have fun and experiment with a range of materials,
processes and techniques in a friendly, supportive
environment.
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Video Games Digital Art Level 2
Level 2 - Intermediate
Video Games Digital Art Level 2
You will learn how to design characters, environments, game assets for
computer games and more! You will learn how to use applications such as
Photoshop, Illustrator and Maya through a series of exciting briefs that mirror
the games industry., You will also develop your drawing and design skills,
alongside transferrable skills such as research. You will build your
confidence and gain knowledge of the exciting creative industries that are some
of the fastest growing in the UK. If your life is based around playing games, and you have a developing skill
in art, then this is the route for you. Awarded by UAL
Awarding Body you will achieve a UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Art and Design
on completion of this course.
Location
Entry
Fees
When
James Watt College
01-09-2025
£*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
You will need 4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or above. You will also need to show a portfolio at interview.
This programme of study is 100% coursework i.e. no exams. You will be assessed in a variety of ways including: Practical work, presentations, essays, journals, blogs, tutor interviews, group discussions, art portfolios and digital designs.
After completing the Level 2 Diploma you will have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma to continue your development. The skills you learn at Level 2 will be vital in achieving your potential at Level 3 and then this can eventually lead to higher education or employment.