PROGRAM

Game Artist

There are currently no planned start dates for this program in Sweden.

Study Game Art

Character or environment art, UI or animation – get the experience you need to work with 3D graphics in the games industry! This educational program provides specialization choices.

This program offers hands-on development experience in game art, allowing you to enter the industry with credibility and pursue your passion for character art, environment art, special effects, UI, or animation. Whether you are most dedicated to one or several of these areas, the program will ignite your creativity and help you achieve your goals.

Facts

Location(s): Malmö
Applications: –
Course Start: No planned start date
Duration: 2,5 years
Internship: 30 weeks
Language: English
Degree: Higher Vocational Education Diploma

Closed for application!

Educational Board

About the Program

The Futuregames Game Artist program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to create visually stunning and technically optimized game art. Through hands-on projects and real-world simulations, you’ll master industry-standard tools and techniques while gaining practical experience in 2D and 3D modeling, animation, texturing, and environment creation. From concept to implementation, you’ll develop game-ready assets and learn how to collaborate effectively within a game production team.

Futuregames programs are accredited and regulated by the Swedish National Agency for Higher Vocational Education (MYH). We pride ourselves on making our programs as close to the professional industry as possible. The courses are developed in collaboration with our Educational Board, ensuring they meet industry standards and needs.

Courses

Advanced Game Art
_{^{10YHP / 2w}}
Animation
_{^{10YHP / 2w}}Character Art
_{^{20YHP / 4w}}
Concept Art
_{^{10YHP / 2w}}
Enviroment Art
_{^{25YHP / 5w}}
FX for Games
_{^{15YHP / 3w}}
Game Engines
_{^{15YHP / 3w}}
Game Project 1
_{^{15YHP / 3w}}
Game Project 2
_{^{20YHP / 4w}}
Game Project 3
_{^{20YHP / 4w}}
Game Project 4
_{^{20YHP / 4w}}
Graduation project
_{^{50YHP / 10w}}
Internship (LiA)
_{^{150YHP / 30w}}
Intro to Game Art
_{^{20YHP / 4w}}
Professional development
_{^{15YHP / 3w}}
Rigging
_{^{10YHP / 2w}}
Sculpting
_{^{10YHP / 2w}}
Texturing
_{^{15YHP / 3w}}
Specialization – Character Art
_{^{80YHP / 16w}}
Specialization – Environment Art
_{^{80YHP / 16w}}

Specializations in Game Art

In the fourth semester of the education you will pick between one of two possible areas of specialization, allowing you to prepare even better for your internships.

Character artist – in this specialization you will gain a deeper understanding of anatomy, proportions and form, character rigging and animation and advanced knowledge of and technical proficiency in industry standard software. You will be able to produce and optimize high quality characters in 3D. You will also get an understanding of the complexity of characters and the uses of a character’s personality.
Environment artist – by choosing this specialized role you will get a thorough understanding of the creation of animation friendly props, how to create interactive environments and get a deeper knowledge of texturing, scale, perspective and lighting. You will get the necessary skills to create complex backgrounds, layouts, props and environments using industry standard tools.

Skills and Careers

Learning Outcomes

Understanding and utilizing an efficient workflow for game art creation
Creating high and low resolution 3D models
Skills to create high quality textures
Create hard surface objects such as vehicles and weapons, etc
Create characters and other organic models
Adapting to a wide range of visual styles
The ability to set up and animate characters and objects
Understanding color theory, form, design and composition

Career

Several Futuregames students in Malmö during Game Project.

What to expect

Master your craft, make your mark.

At Futuregames, you don’t just learn—you create. Collaborate on innovative projects and gain hands-on experience in a setup that mirrors the real world.

Our programs evolve with the industry, ensuring you gain the skills the market needs—today and tomorrow.

Learning by Doing

Collaboration is key

Hours of Lecture

Out of a 40-hour week, you’ll spend an average of two to three days at school attending classes with your head teacher or guest lecturers.

The remaining time is dedicated to individual studies and group projects. Even when there are no scheduled classes, you are expected to be at school to collaborate and learn alongside your classmates. This collaboration is essential, as teamwork is one of the most important skills in game development.

We will give you more information about the term times when you are admitted to the Program.

Internship

Internship (LIA) is an essential part of the program, giving you the chance to step into the industry and work directly at a company. With support from professionals, you’ll apply your knowledge to real tasks, build your skills, and get a feel for how the industry works. It’s also a great opportunity to make connections and gain experience that will kickstart your career.

Meet the industry at TING

The Details

Not sure what to include in your application? Don’t worry—here’s everything you need to make your submission complete!

Application Guide for Nordic Residents

Application Guide for International students

Requirements

Work Samples

What to submit?

Showcase your creativity alongside your skills. Submit 2 to 3 work samples. Please choose the work that can best show us your skills.

Try to show that you have some sort of understanding of 3D creation and workflow.

If you want to showcase animation/turntables, send a YouTube or Vimeo link.

In addition, please explain and document in detail, the process of the game creation, reasoning behind the design decision you took, and how you overcame its obstacles.

Your work sample should aim at explaining the main idea of the sample and your progress from start to finish.

Detail your work sample both visually and in-writing. It is important to explain what you have done and the process you have been through.

You can apply with a previous team project, but please specify in detail in which you have contributed to the project.

There are no specific requirements for any 3D software. You can use the software that best suits you.

Format?

In English.
Maximum five (5) pages..
Videos maximum length of 3 minutes.
Save in PDF format.
Name the file [firstname_surname.pdf].

Futuregames will assess your work sample in the 3 following areas:

-Visualization ability – assesses the artistical ability to express oneself through illustrations and texts.

-Technical ability – assesses proficiency of utilization of the machine as tool.

-Industry relevance – assesses the relevance of the presented content towards the games industry and game development.

Video

Check out the video to Game Artist’s work sample for your application on Youtube:

Check it out

Which documents should you submit?

Preparatory Course

Student Projects

Every year, approximately 50 new games in total are produced by Futuregames students during game projects lasting between 4 to 8 weeks. Most of these games are available for free download and play!

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Spotlight Stories

2 May 2025
Tatiana Simonovici – shaping inclusive game dev
For Futuregames Warsaw game art student Tatiana Simonovici, game dev is more than mastering tools and completing projects – it’s about building a more inclusive future for the industry.
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Read more: Tatiana Simonovici – shaping inclusive game dev
25 March 2025
Futuregames Umeå: a new chapter for Stefan Eriksson
Stefan Eriksson is a Game Designer student with PC gaming in his blood. With a strong background in games and tech, he found the final piece of the puzzle at…
Game Development, Interviews, Student Interviews
Read more: Futuregames Umeå: a new chapter for Stefan Eriksson
24 March 2025
“My passion has always been game programming”
Meet Tobias Andersson, a former Futuregames Boden student who turned his love for game programming into a thriving and exciting career.
Game Development, Interviews, Student Interviews
Read more: “My passion has always been game programming”

FAQ

Is prior tech knowledge mandatory?

Get in touch

If you have questions about courses, portfolios, or the program, get in touch with our Heads of Education. For help with your application, eligibility, or admissions, reach out to our admissions team. You can find more details on our contact page.

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Sweden – Malmö
Oscar Lindqvist
Site Manager Head of Education
Game Programmer
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Game Artist

Study Game Art

Facts

Educational Board

About the Program

Courses

Skills and Careers

What to expect

Hands-On Projects

Learn from Industry Professionals

Internship

The Details

General Entry Requirements

Specific Entry Requirements

What to submit?

Format?

Video

Student Projects

Spotlight Stories

Tatiana Simonovici – shaping inclusive game dev

Futuregames Umeå: a new chapter for Stefan Eriksson

“My passion has always been game programming”

FAQ

Get in touch

Oscar Lindqvist