BA (Hons) Games Art

Our studios are outfitted with industry-standard equipment including high-specification PCs capable of running all industry-standard software games used in development such as Unreal Engine/Unity, Maya/Blender, 3D sculpting applications such as ZBrush and Adobe Substance Suite. There is a dedicated booth with hi-spec PCs and VR headsets to explore virtual reality workflows for game art and design purposes.

Students will also have access to a wide range of resources with a drop-in facility so work can be undertaken, provided resource inductions have been completed. This will include digital print, 3D scanning and 3D print resources.

Computer suites house networks of Apple Mac computers featuring regularly updated, industry-standard software for a wide range of creative applications that support all our courses and a purpose-built specialist library that includes special collections of artists’ books, games theory and illustrated books, monthly publications such as game industry/3D magazines, as well as the University archive. Self-service facilities are available throughout, supported by a dedicated and experienced team of library staff.

Our graduates will possess a comprehensive grasp of games art, enabling them to embark on a range of rewarding careers. Opportunities include concept artist, 3D modeller, material artist, character artist, environment artist, and art direction within the games development industry. Employment prospects extend to related fields like animation, virtual reality, themed entertainment design, and architectural visualisation. Your ability to create visually compelling experiences will set you apart in the industry. Graduates may also continue to postgraduate study.