Computer Game Graphics

Print Media
Print media is stuff like posters and packaging. Having eye catching/effective print media for a game is important because more people will become interested in the game. 

A good example of eye catching print media is the GTA V box art. The bright colours and cartoon style are visually appealing and eye catching, and some of the images used are quite exciting such as the helicopter in the top left.

In Game Graphics

There are different types of in game graphics. Some are photo-realistic and use detailed texture images and models, others may be cartoony or use 2D pixel style sprites.

An example of a game that uses photo-realistic graphics and highly detailed textures and models is GTA V.



An example of a game that uses pixel style graphics and 2D sprites is Terraria. This game also uses background graphics. 



Something that some games also have is a HUD (head-up display.) A head-up display in shooter games shows how much ammo you have, your weapons and health etc. HUD's are also being used in things such as modern cars. Below is a screenshot from COD: Modern Warfare 2. As you can see in the bottom left, top left and bottom right, information such as ammo is displayed.



Concept Art
Concept art is drawn before the main development of a game starts. These types of drawings are basically ideas and the artist will play around with different styles and colours until the draw something that is good enough to go into the game.

Below are some examples of concept art from Fallout 3. The things shown are weapons and the Pip Boy (something your character wears on his wrist that allows him/her to check stats etc.)