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.
Who should attend?
To study this short course, you must:
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer.
Training content
Module 1 - Foundation development
Art direction
Introduction to modelling
Introduction to Unreal Engine 5
Modularity
Texturing and materials
Introduction to lighting
Introduction to blueprints
Module 2 - Advanced games development
Introduction to digital sculpting
Advanced modelling
Advanced Unreal Engine 5
Baked and procedural textures
Advanced materials
Advanced lighting
Foliage and SpeedTree
Module 3 - FX and technical art
Introduction to FX
Particles in Niagara
Blueprints
Photogrammetry
Virtual cinematography
Materials for FX
Costs
Fees
London campus: £16,850
Live online: £13,200
Certification / Credits
Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:
Game Artist
Environment Artist
Prop Artist
Material Artist
FX Artist
Level Artist
Lighting Artist
Foliage Artist
Technical Artist
Visualisation Artist
Real-Time Generalist
Real-Time Generalist in Virtual Production
Real-Time FX Artist
Real-Time Cinematic Artist
Unreal Engine Artist
Producer
Quick stats about Escape Studios?
Top 6% of Institutions for Graduate Employability -- by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA)
First Unreal Authorised Training Center in the UK
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Escape Studios
Escape Studios is one of the UK's leading animation, games and VFX schools. We’ve been at the forefront of creative education since 2002, supplying the industry with studio-ready talent. Approved and endorsed internationally as a Rookies and Toon Boom Harmony...