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UAL Level 3 3D Game Art and Design – Diploma in Creative Practice: Art, Design and Communication

A two-year Level 3 focused on 3D concept modelling: 3D asset creation, environment art, sculpting, and node and blueprint creation. You'll master industry-standard software including Blender, Unreal Engine and Substance Painter, taught by industry-experienced tutors. Year one builds fundamentals across eight units. Year two extends into five specialist units, ending with a self-directed project of your own.

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How you’ll learn

3D Asset Creation. Environment Art. Real Software.

This course covers the 3D side of games development: 3D asset creation, environment art, sculpting, blueprints, and node creation. You’ll master leading software including Blender, Unreal Engine and Substance Painter. Tutors are industry-experienced and guide you through the intricacies of each tool.

Year one is 8 units that progressively build skills, knowledge and understanding in creative development. Year two is 5 units that extend your learning and give you the chance to generate and explore a project of your own choice. Assessment is a mix of portfolio (with development blogs), written narratives and presentations. By the end of the two years you’ll have a specialist 3D portfolio ready for university, apprenticeship or work.

The Foundations

  • Introduction to media processes and technical skills
  • Introduction to design and research skills in creative media production
  • Introduction to professional practice in creative media production
  • Critical and contextual awareness in creative media production
  • Investigating audio production and technology
  • Investigating visual production and technology
  • Investigating interactive media production and technology

Progressive skills, knowledge and understanding in creative development:

Final project

  • Final Major Project
Entry and progression

What you need and where it leads

  1. Entry requirements
  2. This course Level 3
  3. Further study

Entry requirements

  • Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English Language/Literature
  • A portfolio at interview is beneficial
  • A genuine interest in 3D modelling, environment art or game development
  • Successful interview with our team

If any of your Maths or English is below Grade 4, you'll continue working towards it alongside your course.

Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.

Further study

See all 5 courses

At University Campus Doncaster

At University Campus North Lincolnshire

Careers it can lead to

  • Artists £35,100 a year
  • With further study or experience Programmers and Software Development Professionals £46,600 a year
  • With further study or experience Graphic and Multimedia Designers £26,400 a year

Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).

Your UCAS points

UAL Level 3 Diploma

Grade UCAS points
D Distinction 84
M Merit 60
P Pass 36

UCAS points are an estimate. Each university course sets its own entry requirements, and points can change from year to year. Please enquire for full details about a specific course. Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry. About UCAS Tariff points

Our facilities

Recently Upgraded Studios

You'll work in our recently upgraded Digital Technologies studios with the industry-standard software the games and 3D sector uses.

  • State-of-the-Art Equipment

    the studios were recently upgraded through a £1.5 million investment from Sheffield City Region.

  • Modern high-tech computer labs

    gaming chairs, LED lighting, industry-standard software.

  • Blender, Unreal Engine, Substance Painter

    the leading software used in games and 3D production.

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Upgraded Studios · Blender · Unreal Engine · Substance Painter
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Level 3 Digital Technologies

Student Voice

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Studying here has been amazing. We get to use Adobe software, I’ve improved my time management and organisational skills, made new friends, worked on fun projects, and now I’m thinking about either getting an apprenticeship or going to uni.

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For parents and carers

Supporting your child’s journey

Financial Support Available

Bursaries are available, and free meals are provided for those who qualify. If cost is a concern, there's help, and it's straightforward to apply.

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Qualifications That Count

These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.

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Real Career Prospects

These qualifications lead to real jobs. Our courses are built around the skills that employers are actually hiring for, locally and nationally.

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Your next step

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What happens after you apply

1

You apply

Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.

2

You meet your tutor

We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.

3

You get an offer

We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.

4

You get ready to start

Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.

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