Professional Degree in 3D Art and Games Technology
Online
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
12 Aug 2025
TUITION FEES
NOK 62,000 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
* continuous admission |applications are processed in the order they are submitted
** oslo, bergen: 62,000 NOK/semester | online studies: full time - 45,000 NOK/semester, part time - 22,500 NOK/semester
Key Summary
Introduction
This hands-on education prepares you for a career in the games, animation, visual effects, advertising and visualisation industries. The programme uses the latest technology and working methods to prepare you for the real world.
Why Study 3D Art and Games Technology?
You will learn to create content for computer games, animated films and visual effects films. The focus is on practical projects that reflect what you will encounter in the industry. You will learn how to create characters and animate them so that they look believable and real.
On completion of the course, you will be able to work in games, film, advertising and visualisation. Noroff graduates have worked on acclaimed films such as Avengers, Pirates of the Caribbean, Avatar, Harry Potter and James Bond. They have also made their mark in the games industry with games such as Cyberpunk, Star Citizen and Hitman.
According to Finn.no, a 3D designer in Norway can expect an annual salary of around 830,000 NOK.
Two-year programmes also available
If you want more specialization, you can apply directly to the second year of our two-year programmes in 3D Design and Game Technology - Content Creation or 3D Design and Game Technology - Interactive.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Financing
All our study programs are approved for loans and grants from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (Lånekassen). You can apply to the Loan Fund for basic support (loan and grant; NOK 151,690) and tuition fees (NOK 77,192).
As an adult student, you can receive loans and grants from the State Educational Loan Fund. This also applies if you work while studying.
As a main rule, you must be a Norwegian citizen to receive support from the Norwegian State Educational Fund. However, foreign citizens may also be entitled to financial support.
Curriculum
Program Outcome
The course starts with modelling simple objects in 3D, then you learn to tell stories through colour and texture. You will gradually develop the skills to create complex 3D products and illustrations by integrating mood, colour, light and shadow.
You'll also learn how to prepare 3D models for motion and then bring them to life using keyframe animation. An introduction to game technology will show you the difference between creating 3D objects for games and movies. You'll then acquire enough basic skills to create your own game in the Unreal game engine.
Noroff is an official academic partner of Epic Games.