Character artists create and draw the visual elements of a computer game such as the characters, environment, vehicles, weapons and other props. You could also be working on films creating characters or scenery.
You could be:
Pay rates vary, depending on:
Newly qualified artists may start off earning from £17,500 to £20,000 a year. With experience this can rise to between £25,000 and £30,000 a year. Lead artists can earn up to £45,000 or more.
Freelance artists charge fees depending on the type of work done. Amounts depends on work done and your experience.
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For art school courses you need to apply through UCAS.
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
Young Scot and Creative Scotland operate the 'Nurturing Talent - Time to Shine Fund', which aims to support young people aged 11-25 and interested in developing creative or artistic skills. Both individuals and groups can apply for funding ranging from £50 to £1,000. For more information see the Young Scot website.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Creative and Cultural Skills
Tel: 020 7015 1800
E-mail:
info@ccskills.org.uk
Website:
http://www.ccskills.org.uk/
Website (2):
https://ccskills.org.uk/careers
Twitter:
@CCskills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ccskills
Creative and Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for advertising, crafts, cultural heritage, design, music, performing, literary and visual arts.
ScreenSkills
Tel: 020 7713 9800
E-mail:
info@screenskills.com
Website:
https://www.screenskills.com
Twitter:
@UKScreenSkills
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UKScreenSkills
ScreenSkills (formerly Creative Skillset) works with the UK’s screen-based creative media industries to develop skills and talent from classroom to boardroom.
TIGA
Tel: 0845 468 2330
E-mail:
info@tiga.org
Website:
http://www.tiga.org
Twitter:
@TIGAMovement
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TIGAMovement/
TIGA is the trade association representing the UK's games industry.