Game Art and Animation SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom) NQ
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: NQ
Start in: September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Step into the world of game art and animation and discover how to transform ideas into immersive, moving stories. This full-time course combines the fundamentals of 2D animation with cutting-edge 3D design, giving you the skills to thrive in the creative industries.
You'll develop skills in storyboarding, character design and traditional animation, alongside creating game-ready assets such as 3D models, pixel art, textures and materials. You'll also explore modelling, rigging, texturing and rendering, while learning how to craft compelling visual narratives.
Designed for aspiring animators, digital artists and storytellers, this course supports progression into careers in gaming, film, advertising and digital media. You'll collaborate on creative projects and graduate with a portfolio and showreel that showcases your unique style, helping you progress to further study or employment.
Students with the following awards will receive unconditional offers;
• National 5 Graphic Communication
• National 5 Art & Design
• National 5 Drama
• Higher Art & Design
• Higher Drama
• Higher Graphic Communication
• NPA Digital Media 5 or 6
• NPA Games Development 5 or 6
• 2 or more Highers
• 3 or more National 5s
• Any other creative or digital creative award at or above SCQF 5
Students who can demonstrate clear ambition and passion for the subject in their application may be considered for an unconditional offer, this must include af a portfolio of work submission with the application.
Applicants who are unable to provide this evidence will be invited to attend an interview.
- NPA Digital Animation (SCQF 5)
- Media: An Introduction to Film and the Film Industry
- Digital Animation: An Introduction
- Digital Animation Project
- 3D Virtual Environment
- Computer Games: 2D Animation Skills
- Computer Games: Portfolio
- Computer Games: 3D Modelling and Animation Skills
- Media: Basic Video Editing
- Creative Industries: Understanding a Creative Brief 2
- Creative Industries: Working with a Creative Brief
- Creative Industries: Presenting a Creative Product
- Metaskills / Guidance / LD
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
Online, timetabled in a virtual classroom – You will learn online through timetabled classes in a virtual classroom with your lecturer. You'll use our virtual learning environment to access resources, complete assessments, and chat to your lecturer and classmates.
You will study:
3 days a week timetabled classes, 3 two-hour sessions a day
1 day a week to work on developing your skills, practicing and drawing
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion, you may wish to explore some of our HNC/Degree options including:
- HNC Contemporary Art Practice
- HNC Acting and Performance
- HNC Photography
- HNC Digital Design and Web Development
- BA (Hons) Contemporary Film Making in the Highlands and Islands
- BSc (Hons) Interactive Media
Apply for Game Art and Animation SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom) NQ
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