Course description
Advanced Game Art (18 weeks)
You'll study the core principles from our 12-week course before developing your skills to an advanced level via techniques such as simulations and dynamic meshes.
This course has been designed to meet the demand for new creative talent as the UK's video games industry expands across mobile, PC and console. It focuses on developing your artistic skills and creativity as preparation for a career in the games industry, from world-building to workflows for magical effects.
Our industry advisors and partners have inputted into the design of the course to ensure you learn real-world skills. Taught by our studio-experienced tutors, you’ll get to grips with industry-standard software such as Unreal Engine, ZBrush and Maya, as well as the practical vocational experience to secure a job in the games industry.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
To study this short course, you must:
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Be over 18
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Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
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Feel comfortable using a computer.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:
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Game Artist
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Environment Artist
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Prop Artist
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Material Artist
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FX Artist
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Level Artist
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Lighting Artist
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Foliage Artist
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Technical Artist
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Visualisation Artist
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Real-Time Generalist
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Real-Time Generalist in Virtual Production
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Real-Time FX Artist
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Real-Time Cinematic Artist
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Unreal Engine Artist
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Producer
Training Course Content
Module 1 - Foundation development
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Art direction
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Introduction to modelling
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Introduction to Unreal Engine 5
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Modularity
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Texturing and materials
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Introduction to lighting
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Introduction to blueprints
Module 2 - Advanced games development
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Introduction to digital sculpting
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Advanced modelling
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Advanced Unreal Engine 5
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Baked and procedural textures
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Advanced materials
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Advanced lighting
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Foliage and SpeedTree
Module 3 - FX and technical art
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Introduction to FX
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Particles in Niagara
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Blueprints
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Photogrammetry
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Virtual cinematography
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Materials for FX
Why choose Escape Studios
Top 6% of Institutions for Graduate Employability -- by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
First Unreal Authorised Training Center in the UK
Expenses
Fees
London campus: £16,850
Live online: £13,200