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 A-level requirements
MEDIA A-level ICT A-level ART A-level GRAPHICS A-level

Media will help ICT helps get Art lets the Graphics will
the individual familiar with the person practise once again help
explore other technical and and utilise their the individual
aspects of digital side of skills to get a more
media related being a Lead Artist. maximum specified
to games The subject allows capacity. insight into
production the person to Establishes animation in
such as practise and get a animation skills which skills can
marketing and feel for relevant and gets be worked up
recognising a programmes and familiar with to obtain the
target market. equipment. art equipment. potential role.
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 Interests required
• Technology
• Video Games
• Programmes
• Equipment
• Working in a Senior
Lead role
Need For Speed Artwork
• Creative Freedom
• Working in a team
• Money
• Control
• Art and Design
Modern Warfare 2 Artwork
 Entry Level Requirements
At least 5 years experience required in the Video Games Industry to
work as a Lead Artist

Technical Artist Artist

Explore the visual

A link between the
concepts of the game
programmers and artists
such as the scenery,
who are working on the
vehicles, objects and
game. The role is new to
even clothing.
the industry.
 Promotions Available

A ‘Lead Artist’ is a senior role

therefore promotions are
extremely limited, however here
are a few options.

TV Animation Directo
r

w n Ga m es A rt and Design firm

Starting o

FIFA 11 Graphics
Modelling Art Simula
tion Engineer
Real Life Example
Ian McQue – Grand Theft Auto 4