BA (Hons) Games Art

The BA (Hons) Games Art course offered at Nottingham Trent University is a comprehensive, professionally-focused course that immerses students in the excitement and energy of the ever-evolving games industry. Through this course, students will learn to design and craft 3D art and create game characters and environments using the industry's latest tools and technologies.Course Content: The course involves the use of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment such as the Wacom Cintiq Studio and Virtual Reality equipment with Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. In the first year, students will be introduced to a variety of core skills in 3D modelling, conceptual design and digital sculpting. The curriculum involves honing their practical skills in 3D modelling and texturing. In the second year, students will specialize in either character or environment design, focused on creating assets for games, followed by a significant piece of self-directed work in the final year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules that students will study include Games Art Principles and Techniques, Game Production, Art for Game Genres, Professional Contexts for Games Art, Games Art Portfolio, and Project and Dissertation for Games Art.Accreditations: This course is accredited by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK's screen-based industries. This accreditation assures students that the course meets the industry standards.Future Careers: Some of the potential positions that graduates can secure include roles as a Game Artist, Environment Artist, or Character Artist. Graduates will also have opportunities within film and TV, as well as within the advertising and product visualization industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.