Gamification  

Do you want to be responsible for the concept art in films, video games and advertising? Create the future, and your own on this practical and fun course.

Get a taste of what it would be like to work in the gaming industry! Spend time in our state-of-the-art CGI and animation lab.

This is an exciting opportunity to use industry software applications to create characters in an online gaming environment. You will learn how to create matte art and sci-fi concept art landscapes and how to create
low-poly models.

This course is centered on the world of concept art, game art and design with the emphasis placed on these creative aspects rather than on coding.

Gain experience with different digital tools, industry processes and techniques.

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Student Stories

Grace Barrow-Dean

Gamification

Grace was a Trades Academy student in 2024, the first year that Gamification was offered as a course option.

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Jonathon Killick

Gamification

Jon was in Year 13 at Waimea College when he enrolled in the Trades Academy Gamification course.

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Find out more about what you will learn in the programme

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of methods and ideas from established practice appropriate to design.
  • Use drawing to demonstrate an understanding of conventions appropriate to design.
  • Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
  • Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions appropriate to sculpture.

Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.

Artwork is by Taylor Wilson and Jade Osborne-Stevenson (Gamification Project 2024)

Key Details

NCEA:
Level 2 and 3
Starts:
February 2026
Time:

9.10am to 2.20pm Fridays

Provider:
NMIT
Location:

NMIT Nelson

Note: If circumstances change there could be mixed models of delivery e.g online, face to face one day per week or block options.

Training Pathways

  • Bachelor of Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI)
  • Bachelor of Arts, Media and Design
  • Diploma in Animation (Level 5)
  • Diploma in Animation (Level 6)

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities:

  • 3D Animator/Digital Artist
  • Game Artist
  • Game Designer
  • Film/VFX
  • Environment Modeler
  • Technical Director
  • Modeler
  • 3DTracker/Match Mover
  • Digital/Matte Painter
  • Surfacing/Texture Painter
  • Illustrator
  • Teacher
  • Art Director

Would you like to apply?

If this sounds like you, get in touch with your Trades Academy Co-ordinator at your school or or apply online.
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