Video Games Art Production (12 weeks)

• You'll study in an environment that mirrors industry standards from day one, to give you a true taste of life in the workplace.
• You’ll be taught by industry professionals who know what skills and experience are required for roles in game art, teaching you real-world tips and tricks.
• Studying a short course allows you to learn new skills quickly in as little as 12 weeks! Working in the fast paced environment will equip you for industry and you can start applying for job roles as soon as you’ve completed the programme.
• Over the duration of the course you’ll develop your very own portfolio of work - this will become your visual CV for future employers and will help you stand out in this growing but ever competitive industry.
• You’ll become part of our Escape community, with over 15 years experience teaching talent in the creative industries and 4000+ alumni, our network can help you land your dream career.
• On completion of the course you will achieve an Escape Studios Certificate of Achievement, a well-respected qualification within the industry.
  

Unit 1 - Mobile / Web Development

Weeks 1 - 7:

• Week 1: Introduction to modelling for Games
• Week 2: Texturing for Video games
• Week 3: Lighting and materials for mobile
• Week 4: Mobile Game Art
• Week 5: Lighting and baking for video games
• Week 6: Animation workflows
• Week 7: Interactivity and 3D

Unit 2 - Console / PC Development

Weeks 8 - 12:

• Week 8: Introduction to Digital Sculpting
• Week 9: PBR work-flows
• Week 10: Game Engine Fundamentals
• Week 11: World Building
• Week 12: Advanced Game Engine

• Maya
• Zbrush
• Substance Painter
• Unreal Engine 4
• Speed Tree
• Xnormal
• Ndo

After the classroom course is over we offer three months of online mentoring, so that our students can continue to refine and polish their skills. We take aftercare very seriously - since it can take time to put together a job-ready demo reel, we make sure our students get the time and practice that they need to refine their work to make them job-ready. Learn more about our Aftercare support.

Our students go on to work in many areas of the creative industry and recognised as highly respected creative professionals. Find out what our Games alumni have been working on and how they got into industry.

The games industry is one of the most creative, diverse and exciting industries for a digital artist to work in today. As a games artist you could be creating stunning worlds, characters or props in styles ranging from the realistic to cartoony or anywhere in-between. One of the greatest things about being a games artist is that you never stop learning and are always looking at the latest techniques and tools which means the job never gets boring.

Some of the opportunities you will be able to consider on completion of the course include:

• Environment Artist for Games
• Lighting Artist for Games
• Level Artist

As you develop more experience and your skills develop further, the pool of roles you will be suitable for will grow. For more careers advice, download our Careers guide.

Fees: £10,975

Funding for UK students

You may be able to get funding to help cover the cost of the course. For independent advice, and to find out more about your options, visit gov.uk or call the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900.

If you’re a UK resident, you can apply for a Professional Career Development Loan (PCDL). PCDLs are bank loans to pay for courses and training that help with your career. You may be able to borrow between £300 and £10,000. Loans are usually offered at a reduced interest rate and the government pays the interest while you’re studying. It’s best to apply at least three months before starting your course, to give your bank time to process your application.

To be eligible for a PCDL, you must be 18 or over, have been living in the UK for at least three years before your course starts and planning to work in the UK, European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) after you graduate.

To apply, find out which banks offer the loan and order an application pack by calling the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Complete and return the application form to your bank and they’ll decide if you qualify for a loan.

Funding for international students

We recommend you visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs website. The Council doesn’t provide funding directly, but it will give you all the information you need about studying and living in the UK, including visas and funding.

We do our best to find funding solutions for overseas students. For example:

• If you’re from Sweden, you may be able to get help from the Swedish loan and grant course. Find out more at csn.se
• Spanish students should visit the spanish government website for useful information on studying, employment and emigration, plus details of grants available to Spanish students.
• If you’re from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Burma, you may be able to get funding from the Charles Wallace Trust, to help towards your living costs and educational development in the UK. Find out more at wallace-trusts.org.uk.

Get in touch

We can help with any problems or questions you have with course fees and funding. Speak to one of our Applicant Advisors via phone or email today! Call us on 0207 348 1920 or email admissions@escapestudios.com.