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COURSE CODE: 4289

Games Art Level 3

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COURSE DESIGNED FOR

16-18/School Leavers

CERTIFICATE / LEVEL

Level 3

START DATE

01-Sep-2025

DURATION

1 Year

COURSE FEE

Free

LOCATION

Shipley College

STUDY TYPE

Full Time

DELIVERY TYPE

Class contact

CLASS TIME

Various - Various

CLASS DAY

Various

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Do you dream of bringing fantastical worlds and captivating characters to life? Games Design meets Art & Design, in this brand new hybrid course.

Our Level 3 Games Art course provides a dynamic pathway for aspiring artists to develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the exciting world of video game development.



Course Highlights:
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Master industry-standard software: Dive deep into essential tools like Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, learning to create stunning 3D models, realistic textures, and immersive environments.

- Explore core disciplines: Gain a comprehensive understanding of game art principles, including 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, animation, and concept art.

- Develop your portfolio: Build a strong portfolio showcasing your creative vision and technical abilities, ready to impress potential employers.

- Industry-focused learning: Benefit from expert instruction and real-world projects that mirror the challenges and demands of the games industry.

- Career preparation: Gain valuable insights into the games industry and develop essential employability skills to launch your career as a professional game artist.

More about this course

Entry requirements
4x GCSE at Grade 4 (at least one G4 in English or maths) If G3 in E/M, you will be required to retake in Year 1. You will attend a taster session to find out more about the course, meet your teachers and get to know your prospective peers. A positive attitude and a keen interest in games design and creativity is a must. You will be required to develop a portfolio of artwork or sketch books as part of course assessment.
Progression Information
After the course, you can study at college or university at a higher level in courses such as Games Design or Games Art. If employnent is the route for you, you will be able to use the skills and experience you have gained to progress further in your career in the games or multimedia industries.
Enrolment Type
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This Course Meets The Needs Of The Region By
The games industry is continuing to grow at an astonishing rate and is now the highest grossing entertainment sector. The local region now has an abundance of high profile games companies such as Rockstar North, Red Kite Games and Rebellion all based in Yorkshire. Not only this but there are a number of well established university courses in the local area that supply new creative talent to the games industry. Our Games Design Practice course teaches individuals a range of design disciplines inorder to help them to specialise and prepare for future progression in to the games industry. It also teaches a number of transferable skills that could be applied to social media work, graphic design, animation, illustration and project management alongside the core skills required for employment and freelance work.

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