Game Artist (English)
Do you want to bring digital worlds to life? In our course Game Artist you’ll create environments, characters, and visual experiences for games.
Over the course of one year, you’ll explore how game art is created—from concept and sketch to finished models and environments inside a game engine. You’ll learn the craft behind 2D and 3D art for games, while developing your creativity, visual language, and personal artistic style.
About the Course
This course provides a broad foundation in all aspects of game art. You will work with digital sculpting, 3D modeling, texturing, animation, VFX, shaders, and visual design.
Teaching is practical and project-based, and you will frequently collaborate with students from the other courses at Dragon Game Education —just like in a real game studio.
Every part of the curriculum includes elements such as:
- Implementing art in a game engine (Unreal Engine and Unity)
- Professional presentation of your work
- Collaboration within production teams
- Understanding how art and gameplay interact
Throughout the year, you will work on both individual projects and team-based productions that result in complete game experiences. You will receive guidance from experienced teachers and industry professionals.
Course Content
Examples of content covered:
- Digital Sculpting
- 3D Modeling & Hard Surface
- Texturing
- Animation & Rigging
- Concept Art
- Character Art
- Environment Art
- Procedural Art
- VFX and Shaders
- Visual Design for Games
- 2D Art for Games
- Professional Development and Portfolio
- Study and Inspiration Trip
- Collaborative Game Projects
Who Is This Program For?
This program is suitable for those who:
- Have an interest in art, games, and digital creation—or work experience in a related visual field.
- Want to learn tools such as Blender, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal Engine, as well as techniques tailored for real-time rendering.
- Enjoy creative work and collaborating in teams.
You should have basic computer skills and a strong interest in game art and visual design. Apply with a portfolio. A work test may also be requested.
After the Program
After completing the Game Artist program, you will have:
- A solid foundation in game art and visual design.
- A portfolio containing ready-to-use 2D and 3D game assets.
- Experience working in multidisciplinary game development teams.
You can move on to advanced game art programs, apply for internships, or begin building your own path as an independent game developer or digital artist.
Close Collaboration with the Animation Program
We work closely with the animation program at Molkom Folk High School. Game Artist is an excellent choice if you are studying—or have completed—animation and want to enter the game industry and develop your skills in game-focused visual art.
Game Artist – Program Overview
- Length: 1 year
- Study pace: 100%
- Location: Kristinehamn
- Start date: August 17, 2026
- Application deadline: April 15, 2026
- Financial aid level (CSN): Post-secondary
- Dormitory: Yes
- Fees: Tuition at Kristinehamn Folk High School is free, but a yearly service fee of 1,439 SEK applies. The course-specific fee is 11,000 SEK. Travel costs may also apply.
Application
Combine Courses to Shape Your Path
All our courses at Dragon Game Education are one year long and can be combined to create a specialization that fits your aspirations. This way, you can build your own professional identity and strengthen your profile in the game industry.
The game industry is one of Sweden’s fastest-growing industries and employs thousands of people. At Kristinehamn Folk High School, you can study a one-year Industry-focused program that gives you a unique opportunity, upon completion, to work as a game developer at both local and international game companies.
Many students also choose to start their own game studios after completing the program.