Course Overview

Our BA (Hons) Computer Games Art Degree offers you the opportunity to understand visual storytelling in games and develop industry ready 3D Modelling and Digital sculpting skills specialising in either Games Environment Art or Games Character and Creature Art.

The course immerses you in a studio-like environment during dedicated practice modules, fostering collaborative efforts, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. You will get the opportunity to develop your skills while using softwares such as Maya, ZBrush and Unreal Engine 5 and Tiga Benchmarking.

This exposure ensures you are familiar with the dynamics of a professional game development studio, enhancing your adaptability in real-world work settings. 

Exposure to industry-style challenges and scenarios such as “Search for a Star” and “The Rookies” enhances your preparedness for the professional game development landscape. By facing challenges similar to those encountered in the industry, you will graduate with the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive field of game art. 

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Real-world relevance is a cornerstone of the course, with exposure to industry case studies and challenges. This approach aligns your skills directly with the demands of the game development field, offering you valuable insights into industry practices and preparing you for the challenges professionals face. 

Course 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

Career and Progression

Graduating with a computer games art degree will provide you with a versatile set of skills, suited to a number of different positions. You could consider the following roles:

• Games Artist
• Environment Artist
• Character Artist
• Hard Surface Modeller
• Games UI Artist
• Games Tester

Key Information

Study Mode: Fulltime

Study method:
- Blended (2 days on campus and 1 day online)

Duration: 3 or 4 Years with Foundation Degree

Tuition Fee: £9250/year

Start dates: October, February and June

Qualifications: 
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 options: Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Admission Contact Information:

Direct number: +44 7574 244233
Email: admissions@fbaukltd.com

University: University for the Creative Arts

Location: London College of Contemporary Arts, Sceptre Court, 40 Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DX