Games Art
Level 3
This course will teach you how to develop ideas and concept art for games, create characters, objects, environments and more.
Level 3
This course will teach you how to develop ideas and concept art for games, create characters, objects, environments and more.
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English
Two years
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths
Two Years
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art and Design
Our Game Art & Design course teaches industry-specific skills using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya, and 3DS Max. You’ll master techniques in 2D game design, sprite animation, and 3D modelling, creating stylised game-ready assets and animating characters. The course also focuses on traditional art techniques, character anatomy, and narrative design. As you progress, you’ll refine your portfolio, explore professional pathways, and be prepared for freelance, employment, further training, or higher education opportunities.
On our L3 Games Art course, you’ll explore your creativity using professional-grade software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya, and 3DS Max, alongside the Adobe Creative Suite. You’ll refine traditional art skills in dedicated spaces equipped with essential materials, building a strong foundation in art fundamentals. Additionally, you’ll gain practical experience in our games labs, working with industry-standard PCs to develop your technical and artistic capabilities. This course prepares you for the competitive games art industry with a balance of creative and technical expertise.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
In college, you’ll also have access to:
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During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:
Our Game Art & Design course teaches industry-specific skills using tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya, and 3DS Max. You’ll master techniques in 2D game design, sprite animation, and 3D modelling, creating stylised game-ready assets and animating characters. The course also focuses on traditional art techniques, character anatomy, and narrative design. As you progress, you’ll refine your portfolio, explore professional pathways, and be prepared for freelance, employment, further training, or higher education opportunities.
On our L3 Games Art course, you’ll explore your creativity using professional-grade software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya, and 3DS Max, alongside the Adobe Creative Suite. You’ll refine traditional art skills in dedicated spaces equipped with essential materials, building a strong foundation in art fundamentals. Additionally, you’ll gain practical experience in our games labs, working with industry-standard PCs to develop your technical and artistic capabilities. This course prepares you for the competitive games art industry with a balance of creative and technical expertise.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
In college, you’ll also have access to:
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Also benefit from:Â
During your course, you will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), where you can:
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.Â
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Focuses on overall player experience and refining all core components of a game, to ensure a game is engaging and a fun experience overall.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Focuses on creating well-structured levels that will meet the gameplay and design objectives.
Specialises in creating 3D assets, environments, and visual elements for games.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.Â
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Focuses on overall player experience and refining all core components of a game, to ensure a game is engaging and a fun experience overall.
Creates games or provides specialised game creation services (e.g., asset creation, programming) to clients.
Focuses on creating well-structured levels that will meet the gameplay and design objectives.
Specialises in creating 3D assets, environments, and visual elements for games.
Learning Structure:
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces with contextual studies in classrooms. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!Â
Weekly Schedule:
Year 1:
Year 2:
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.
This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like game design and creation, 3D modelling and animation, as well as written reports, filmed pitches, and presentations, involving both individual and group work.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
Learning Structure:
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces with contextual studies in classrooms. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!Â
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Weekly Schedule:
Year 1:
Year 2:
4 GCSEs at 9-4 (A*-C), including English.
This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like game design and creation, 3D modelling and animation, as well as written reports, filmed pitches, and presentations, involving both individual and group work.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
Those who need to retake maths and/or English due to achieving a grade 3 or below will undertake 4 hours of maths and/or 3 hours of English a week. Learn more here.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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