Level 3 Creative Digital Media Games Art Course in Bristol. Classes run at Access Creative College Bristol, full-time during the day over 72 weeks. 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 could help cover the cost. You'll design and develop characters, machines and environments in both 2D and 3D. Working alongside other games students, you'll build toward a final major project creating art for a functioning game. Entry requires four or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language or Literature.
Who this course is for
If you'd like to design and develop characters, machines and environments in 2D and 3D then this is the course for you. Collaborating with other games students you will work towards a final major project where you will develop art for a functioning game.
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 concept art and visual assets for games.
You'll use industry-standard tools to create digital artwork.
You'll collaborate with other students on shared games projects.
You'll build and present a final major project featuring art for a functioning game.
You'll develop skills in visual storytelling and world-building for interactive media.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Access Creative College Bristol, combining taught input with practical studio work. Assessment is project-based, building toward a final major project where you create art for a functioning game. You'll work collaboratively with other students throughout the course, developing your portfolio as you progress.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access Creative College Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games artist: creating 2D and 3D assets for game studios
Concept artist: developing visual ideas for games, film or animation
Character designer: designing characters for games or digital media
Environment artist: building game worlds and digital landscapes
UI artist: designing menus, icons and on-screen graphics for games
Texture artist: creating surface detail and materials for 3D models
Junior animator: bringing characters and objects to life in games or media
What you could study next
BA (Hons) in Games Art or Game Design: a degree that deepens your technical and creative skills for studio roles.
BA (Hons) in Animation or Digital Media: broadens your options into film, TV and interactive media.
Level 4 or 5 Higher National Diploma in Games Development: a shorter higher-education route focused on the games industry.
