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. This course builds on the work done on our L2 programme and/or your previous
art education and aims to develop your skills further and prepare you for work
or university.You will develop both your traditional and digital art skills and
learn how to use applications such as Photoshop and Maya for creative 2D and 3D
designs. You will have the opportunity to develop your own style and specialism and
make projects of your own choosing in a supportive
environment.
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Video Games Digital Art Level 3
Level 3 - Advanced
Video Games Digital Art Level 3
You will learn how to design characters, environments and game assets for
computer games, with the opportunity to do 3D modeling, animation and concept
art. 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 have the opportunity to complete ‘live’ briefs and
enter industry-focused competitions that will help you build your portfolio to
aid your progression. You will 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 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology on completion of this course. On successful completion of this course you can progress to higher education,
an apprenticeship or employment.
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 C/4 or above including maths and/or English, alternatively you could hold a level 2 diploma at a merit grade or above. You will also be asked to bring a portfolio of work to your interview.
Assessment is by coursework and written assignments.
You can progress onto a wide range of degrees in related areas or enter employment as a web developer, games tester, computer animator or a computer games designer all industries that are going through significant growth.