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.
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 and to sculpture.
- Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice
- Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9am to 2.30pm Fridays
NMIT Nelson
Training Pathways
- New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) – Art and Design
- 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