Game Art
Do you love digital art and computer games? Do you want to combine these interests? In the main subject Game Art you will develop in all aspects of digital art and especially in the art genres used in computer games.
You will work with the design of characters and create worlds, from sketches to complete works of art. You will really get to use your creative abilities and be able to develop your ideas.
You will work with the design of characters and create worlds, from sketches to complete works of art. You will really get to use your creative abilities and be able to develop your ideas.
- Pixel art
- Digital drawing and painting
- Concept Art
- Character Design and World Design
- 2D Animation
- Guest teachers
- Study trip to London
- Optional study trip to Japan
Game Art
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Game Art & Design is for those who love to draw and who have a burning interest in video games. Overall, you are interested in how art can enhance and create living, beautiful and interesting characters and stories. Your creative and analytical potential will be challenged, and you will have the possibility to create your own portfolio.
At first you will learn how to make pixel art and digital drawings. Following this you will focus on making concept art, assets and other art and design used in video game development. In addition, you will learn about animation and about working within the parameters and limitations of game art. |
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Collaboration with Game Design
Throughout the year you will collaborate both with the Game Design class (Spilldesign) on several projects where you will make games together, both in the shape of short game jams and some longer game projects. The two classes work together to create the game concept, appearance and gameplay. As a Game Art student you will make visual assets and animations that are needed in the games, while the Game Design (Spilldesign) students put these assets together into a game.
You will also collaborate with several other lines at the school, who among other things will be contributing with game assets such as voice acting and game music for the games that are made throughout the year.
You will also collaborate with several other lines at the school, who among other things will be contributing with game assets such as voice acting and game music for the games that are made throughout the year.
Study trips
During the fall semester we travel to London. In London, Game Art & Design will visit places that are related to games and game art, or which can be used as reference material and inspiration for character design and other assets.
We will also attend Konsoll in Bergen. Konsoll is an annual conference for game developers and other who wish to learn more about having a career in game development.
In the spring semester we travel to Oslo to visit game developers and to see colleges and universities that are relevant to game art and game design. Then we travel onwards to Hamar to participate in Global Game Jam. On Global Game Jam game developers from all over the world cooperate to make games in only a few days, based on one common theme.
Every student may also choose to go to Japan in the spring semester. This trip is voluntary.
We will also attend Konsoll in Bergen. Konsoll is an annual conference for game developers and other who wish to learn more about having a career in game development.
In the spring semester we travel to Oslo to visit game developers and to see colleges and universities that are relevant to game art and game design. Then we travel onwards to Hamar to participate in Global Game Jam. On Global Game Jam game developers from all over the world cooperate to make games in only a few days, based on one common theme.
Every student may also choose to go to Japan in the spring semester. This trip is voluntary.
Linn Karin Børsheim
– teacher in Game Art and Design
Linn K. has experience from both digital and traditional illustration. She has education in 3D, Animation and Design at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, and a master degree in Design, Art and Crafts from the University of South-Eastern Norway, with a specialization within Illustration.
In addition to drawing and gaming she is particularly interested in green plants and photography.
Linn K. can be contacted by mail: linnkbors@gmail.com
Linn K. has experience from both digital and traditional illustration. She has education in 3D, Animation and Design at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, and a master degree in Design, Art and Crafts from the University of South-Eastern Norway, with a specialization within Illustration.
In addition to drawing and gaming she is particularly interested in green plants and photography.
Linn K. can be contacted by mail: linnkbors@gmail.com
Equipment
As a Game Art student you will need a:
Should you have any questions regarding equipment, feel free to contact Linn K., the Game Art teacher.
- Laptop (with Windows 10 or 11) or Mac (with macOS 11, 12 or 13) with at least 8 GB RAM (memory).
- Drawing tablet. Brand and size of the tablet is not important, but Wacom or tablets of similar quality are recommended.
- Bring a memory stick, sketchbook, and something to draw with (pencil or pen).
- Socks or slippers to be worn in the classroom.
Should you have any questions regarding equipment, feel free to contact Linn K., the Game Art teacher.
