Level 3 Creative Digital Media Games Art Course in Plymouth. Classes run at Access Creative College Plymouth, 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 build art for a functioning game. The course runs over 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 game art assets for a functioning game project.
You'll collaborate with other students on shared creative briefs.
You'll plan and produce a final major project from concept to completion.
You'll apply industry-standard tools and techniques used in games art production.
You'll develop your visual storytelling and world-building skills.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Access Creative College Plymouth, combining practical studio work with project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework, portfolio development and a final major project. You'll work collaboratively with other students and build a body of work that demonstrates your skills across 2D and 3D games art.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Access Creative College Plymouth will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Games artist. Create 2D and 3D assets for game studios.
Character designer. Design characters for games, animation or media.
Environment artist. Build in-game worlds and settings.
Concept artist. Develop visual ideas at the early stages of a project.
Junior 3D modeller. Produce models for games or digital media.
Texture artist. Create surface detail for 3D game assets.
What you could study next
Level 4 or HNC in Games Art or 3D Design. A natural next step if you want to specialise further and develop a professional portfolio.
BA (Hons) in Games Art, Animation or Digital Media. A degree-level route into the games and creative industries, available at many universities.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media. A broader qualification if you want to explore other areas of digital media alongside games art.
