Start date:September
Institutional code:O10
Duration:3 years
Course type:Full Time
Fees per year 2025/26 entry:£8,000 Full Time
Additional costs per year:No compulsory additional costs. However, it is recommended you have a basic art kit (pencils, fineliners, coloured alcohol markers, sketchbook, etc).
Delivery Method:Face-to-face via Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials
BA (Hons) Game Art
Our Game Art course covers all aspects of 2D and 3D art and is delivered by staff with current industry practice and experience. The team includes professionals who currently work in the Digital Creative Industry and are highly experienced in developing your game art, creative thinking, 3D modelling and visual design skills.
You will work in a dedicated studio, using industry-focused briefs, working to real deadlines, all while getting the chance to express your own creative ideas through your project work. As your skills develop you will undertake live briefs and will develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates a range of technical and creative skills, using the latest industry standard software.
Introduction to Concept Design
Creativity and Context for Games
3d Modelling and Digital Art for Games
Drawing for Design
Heading into the Games Industry
Game Art Pipeline
Realising Game Engine Potential
Character Design
Professional Portfolio Development
Honours Project
The industrial practice elements of the course curriculum have been designed in consultation with people from across the creative industry. Experienced specialists and practitioners provide guest lectures and workshops and we offer all students work-related study through industry-led assignments.
The Game Art studio features high end CPUs and GPUs, equipped with industry standard digital painting, modelling and sculpting software and wide format 4k screens. Our Creative studios all include individual drawing tablets and 27” touch screen Cintiq displays.
Students have access to 3D and multi-format scanning and printing facilities through a bespoke Digital Print Hub. They can also access photography and VR equipment.
96 UCAS points.
Entry onto the BA (Hons) Game Art course will be via a successful portfolio interview and relevant design qualifications; either a BTEC National Diploma, A Levels or an equivalent qualification in a relevant area.
Students are also accepted who have appropriate non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience. Please contact admissions for more information.