Game Art

Become a professional game artist in one of the world’s top-ranked game development schools.

At The Game Assembly UK, we train the next generation of game artists to thrive in one of the fastest-growing creative industries. Ranked among the world’s top 10 game development schools (Rookies 2024), our reputation is built on close partnerships with leading studios and an education model designed around real game production.

On this course, you’ll develop advanced 2D and 3D skills across concept, character, environment, and technical art, using industry-standard tools such as Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine. You’ll strengthen your traditional drawing practice while mastering workflows for 3D modelling, UV mapping, texturing, lighting, and rendering.

What makes this programme unique is the way you’ll learn: you’ll work in multidisciplinary teams alongside aspiring programmers, designers, animators and technical artists to develop complete games. These projects replicate real studio environments and mirror professional workflows, giving you the production experience and collaborative skills employers value most.

By the time you graduate, you’ll leave with an industry-ready portfolio and CV that demonstrates both your creative talent and your ability to contribute to professional game production. Every year, our students are hired by partner studios including 10:10 Games, Avalanche, IO Interactive, Lucid Games, Wushu Studios, Studio Gobo, Electric Square, Skyhook Games, Radical Forge, and Cloud Imperium Games. Our alumni now work across the global industry, from indie studios to AAA giants such as Rockstar, Creative Assembly and Ubisoft.

Why choose Game Art at The Game Assembly?

• World top 10 ranking for game development education (Rookies Global Rankings)

• Learn in studio-like environments, collaborating on real game projects from day one

• Develop your skills with industry-standard hardware, software and facilities

• Gain insight and feedback from active professionals through talks, mentorships and portfolio reviews

• Graduate with a portfolio and CV tailored to the games industry

• Join a network of alumni working at some of the most influential studios worldwide

• The Game Assembly is more than a school — it’s the beginning of your career in games.

Please be aware that the course modules may be subject to change.

▸ Introduction to 2D Art
▸ Introduction to 3D Art
▸ Concept Art 2D Art
▸ In-depth Production Project 3D Art
▸ Advanced Production Project:3D Art
▸ Advanced Sculpting 3D Art
▸ Advanced Specialization 3D Art
▸ Advanced Game Engine 3D Art
▸ Advanced Animation 3D Art
▸ In-depth Texturing 3D Art
▸ Game project 1
▸ Game project 2
▸ Game project 3
▸ Game project 4
▸ Game project 5
▸ Game Project 6
▸ Game project 7
▸ Game project 8

100% of your assessment will be coursework.

Assessment methods
Continuous assessment with no formal examination
Visual, verbal and written assignments
A portfolio of personal and group project work is developed over the course of the degree to boost your employability.