Game artists design and build the digital environments, characters and props for games and work in a highly creative environment. This is an exciting field to work in, with endless opportunities across film, television and other media.
Want to create new digital worlds? Boost your career exploring new worlds through the exciting industry of game art and design. This qualification will provide you with advanced high level skills and experience in game art and design, with a particular focus on multimedia.
You'll be able to develop creative abilities in concept art, storyboarding and visual development; 3-D character development and modelling; texturing and game design; and create simulations, game environments and props using the latest industry standard software and equipment.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
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Let your artistic and game design skills take you to the next level in games development
Computer Generated imagery (CG) artists and game developers work together to create video games, with CG artists responsible for designing and creating the visual elements of the game, such as environments, characters, and vehicles/props, while game developers focus on the programming, interaction and technical aspects of the game.
Unleash your potential as a game developer and CG artist with our Advanced Diploma qualification, learn to design games, script interactions, build stunning game art, characters and worlds using industry-standard tools. With our strong industry connections, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your work at the end-of-year Expo. By the end of the course, you'll have a professional showreel and your very own game creations.
You will be equipped to be competitive in the global market, using the same software and work practices employed by top games and animation studios all over the world.
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