Level 3 Creative Digital Media Games Art Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Access Creative College Lincoln, 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. You'll need four or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English.
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 art assets for a fully functioning game.
You'll work collaboratively on shared creative projects with other games students.
You'll build a final major project that brings together your skills across the course.
You'll explore the creative and technical processes behind games art production.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Access Creative College Lincoln, combining practical studio work with collaborative projects. Assessment is project-based, building toward a final major project where you produce art for a functioning game. Your work across the course contributes to your overall qualification, so there is no single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access Creative College Lincoln will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games artist: create characters, environments, and assets for games studios.
2D or 3D artist: produce digital artwork for games, animation, or media.
Concept artist: develop visual ideas for games, film, or TV productions.
Junior games designer: work on the look and feel of game worlds.
Digital illustrator: create artwork for digital and print media.
Motion graphics artist: produce animated visuals for broadcast or online content.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Games Design or Digital Media: the next step if you want to specialise further before entering the industry.
BA (Hons) in Games Art, Games Design, or Digital Media: a degree route for those looking to develop a professional portfolio and move into studio roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media: a broader qualification if you want to explore other areas of digital media alongside games art.
