Level 3 Diploma Creative Media Production & Technology for Games Art, Concept Design & 3D Production

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Step into the world of digital creativity with a course built for aspiring games artists, concept designers and 3D modellers. You’ll explore every stage of visual development for games – from sketching initial ideas to building fully-realised 3D assets and environments. This course blends artistic practice with industry-standard workflows, giving you the space to specialise, experiment and build a portfolio that reflects who you want to be as a creator.

You’ll develop a broad and practical skillset covering:

• 3D Modelling and Sculpting – Create objects, props, characters and environments using industry software.
• Animation Fundamentals – Gain an understanding of the basic principles of animation and bring your characters to life with simple motion, character turnarounds, posing and presentation.
• Texturing and Digital Painting – Build materials, surface detail and stylised or realistic textures.
• Concept Art and Visual Development – Research, design and illustrate ideas for worlds, characters and gameplay.
• Character and Creature Design – Explore anatomy, silhouettes, iterations and personality through art.
• Esports and Gameplay Production – Explore competitive gaming, streaming and gameplay-focused content creation. Learn how to capture gameplay footage, present matches, analyse player experiences and create media surrounding gaming culture and online communities.
• Stop Motion and Experimental Animation – Experiment with stop motion techniques using practical models, figures and props. Learn how animation principles, lighting, camera positioning and editing can bring characters and scenes to life frame-by-frame.
• Games Engine Basics – Import assets into a games engine to showcase your work.
• Art Direction and Creative Workflow – Build moodboards, research packs and production documents that reflect professional practice.
• Throughout the course you’ll work on individual and collaborative projects, leading to a strong, diverse portfolio.

All assessment is completed through coursework. You’ll complete a series of creative projects across the year, developing your skills while meeting UAL qualification criteria. There are no written exams – instead you’ll produce practical outcomes, research, experiments, reflections and a final major project.

To study this course, you will need an average entry score of 5.0 or above from your best six GCSE subjects, ideally including English and Maths.

We also ask that you put together a portfolio for review.

After this course, you could progress into:

• University courses in Games Art, Concept Art, Animation, Digital Illustration, VFX, 3D Modelling and related fields.
• Freelance or studio roles such as Junior Concept Artist, Environment Artist, 3D Modeller, Texture Artist, Junior Animator or Pre-Production Artist.