Level 3 Creative Digital Media Games Art Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Access Creative College Birmingham, full-time during the day. Tuition is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan may be available to help with costs. You'll design and develop characters, machines and environments in both 2D and 3D, working alongside other games students toward a final major project where you create art for a functioning game. The course runs for 72 weeks.
Who this course is for
If you love computer games and would like to develop and programme your own, then this Level 3 Games Technology course is the perfect way to prepare for a creative career or university.
Entry requirements
Four or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English (Language or Literature).
What you will learn
You'll design characters, machines and environments in 2D and 3D.
You'll develop games art for a functioning game as part of a final major project.
You'll collaborate with other students on shared creative briefs.
You'll build skills in digital art tools used in games production.
You'll develop a portfolio of work across the course.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical studio work. Assessment is project-based, building toward a final major project where you produce games art for a working game. You'll work collaboratively with other students throughout the course, with your progress assessed through the work you create and develop over the 72 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access Creative College Birmingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games artist. Create characters, environments and assets for game studios.
3D modeller. Build digital models for games, film or animation.
Concept artist. Develop visual ideas for games and creative projects.
Texture artist. Design surface detail for 3D game environments.
Junior UI/UX designer. Work on visual interfaces for games and apps.
Freelance digital illustrator. Produce artwork for games, publishers and brands.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Games Design or Digital Media. A natural next step if you want to go deeper into games production or specialise further.
BA (Hons) in Games Art, Games Design or Digital Media. Many universities accept this Diploma as part of their entry requirements. A degree opens roles at larger studios and in creative industries more broadly.
