MA Game Art

The MA Game Art course at Sheffield Hallam University is designed for those looking to enhance their understanding of game design, develop artistic skills, and subsequently apply those skills to the creation of game art. It is offered full-time and includes rigorous instruction in art and design principles, computer-generated modeling, texture mapping, and lighting for games. Course Content: The curriculum principally consists of developing both artistic and technical skillsets. Students will study game art theory, learn advanced 3D packages, and industry-standard game engines. They will also have the opportunity to develop a portfolio that showcases their creative and technical abilities, facilitating a future career in the gaming industry. Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course include Game Art Principles, Game Art Technical Skills, Masters Art Project, Masters Game Art Development, Masters Game Art Pre-Production, and Masters Tutorial Package. Future Careers: Upon graduation, students may pursue various roles within the gaming industry such as a game artist, technical artist, level designer or art director. Others may opt for self-employment, creating independent digital games, or develop a research career within the academic field of game art. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.