BA (Hons) Computer Games Art with Foundation

4 year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Graphics

Subject

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Computer Games Art degree equips you with industry-ready 3D modelling and digital sculpting skills, specialising in either environment or character and creature art. Delivered in a studio-like setting, you'll gain hands-on experience using tools like Maya, ZBrush, and Unreal Engine 5. The course emphasises real-world relevance through challenges such as “Search for a Star” and “The Rookies,” preparing you for the professional landscape. You'll build strong visual storytelling, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, giving you the confidence and ability to succeed in the competitive world of game development.

Curriculum & Modules

Foundation year

• Games Art and Design

• English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills

• Visual Culture

• Final Major Project

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Games Design Concepts and Visual Storytelling

• Games Studio Practice 1

• Introduction to 3D Asset Creation for Games

• Lighting, Textures and Materials

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Games Environments: 2D Art and 3D Modelling

• Games Studio Practice 2

• Vehicles and Weapons Modelling

• Games Characters: 3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Games Studio Practice 3

• Final Year Project and Professional Portfolio Curation

• Games Creatures Design and Modelling or Organic 3D Environments

What You'll Go On To Do

Graduating with a Computer Games Art degree opens doors to a variety of creative and technical roles within the gaming industry. You’ll gain versatile skills suited for positions such as:

* Games Artist

* Environment Artist

* Character Artist

* Hard Surface Modeller

* Games UI Artist

* Games Tester

These roles span across design, development, and testing, allowing you to contribute to visually engaging and technically sound gaming experiences.

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Study Mode

Full-time & Blended (2 day on campus and 1 day online)

Intakes

October, February and June

Fees

£ 9,250 per year

Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements for this course are:

• 64 UCAS tariff points from accepted qualifications*, or

• Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4), or

• Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma, or

• Pass at UALAB Extended Diploma, or

• 64 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject, or

• A minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary