Game Art with Foundation Year

Course Overview

Join the innovative world of game art with our BA (Hons) Game Art course. This course bridges the gap between art and technology, offering both game art and game technical art pathways. This course starts by providing you with a broad knowledge base of the fundamentals of game art, game design, game technology and game asset production, before further developing your art skills in 3D asset and games production. At the end of the first year you can choose to between: the Game Art pathway, developing your skills in concept design, sculpting, worldbuilding and working in asset production pipelines; or the Game Technical Art pathway, developing your skills in motion capture, rigging, building your own art tools and graphics shaders. Completion of the Game Art pathway will result in an award of BA Game Art, completion of Game Technical Art pathway will result in an award of Game Art (Technical Art). You’ll work on projects that challenge your creativity and technical skills, preparing you for a versatile career in game art. Engage with industry professionals and take part in collaborative projects that showcase your talent to potential employers in the gaming and entertainment sectors. You will have access to state-of-the-art digital art studios, featuring high-performance workstations, graphics tablets, advanced 3D facilities, and a range of industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya and Adobe Creative Cloud. Our facilities are designed to simulate a professional game art studio environment, allowing you to develop skills in a realistic setting. Collaborations with renowned game studios and digital art companies are a cornerstone of this course, offering you opportunities to work on real projects and receive mentorship from industry veterans. These partnerships are integral to staying abreast of the latest trends and technologies in game art and technical design. **Foundation Year** This Foundation Year provides an additional year of study designed to strengthen your creative, technical and academic foundations, giving you the confidence and skills needed to progress successfully onto your chosen degree. You’ll learn in a supportive, energetic environment where you can broaden your knowledge, develop practical skills and explore your creativity through a variety of projects. These activities are designed to build your academic ability, enhance your professional communication skills and encourage you to experiment beyond your current creative experience. Throughout the year, you’ll take on projects that challenge you to think differently, helping you expand both your technical capabilities and your critical understanding. After successfully completing the Foundation Year, you’ll also have the flexibility to switch to a related undergraduate degree if you decide to take your studies in a new direction.

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

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