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BA (Hons) Games Art

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Games Art is a undergraduate Computer Science & IT course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Computer Science & IT · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

The Games Art BA will provide you with the creative and technical skills needed to make games come to life. You’ll be prepared to become a games artist who can concept and develop unique and engaging visual experiences, across a wide range of creative industries and emerging technologies. In the first year, you’ll study several modules alongside our Games Design BA students, focusing on core principles of games art and design, research skills, and the societal role of games. You’ll develop abilities in concept art, 2D asset creation, 3D modelling, and game engines. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Study in London – the heart of the UK Game development industry. With hundreds of games developers and publishers in the UK based here, you’ll have many opportunities to hear from industry guest speakers, and access internships, professional experience and graduate employment - Multidisciplinary collaboration – You'll have the opportunity to take part in industry projects and competitions such as game jams. You'll engage with learning that is directly industry-related and will collaborate with game designers working on projects - Outstanding facilities – You'll benefit from a brand-new Games Hub and Emerging Media Space, which includes our upgraded Motion Capture lab - Work experience before graduation – As part of the course, you'll have the option to undertake a placement year, gaining valuable work experience and boosting your employability Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Industry speakers and guest lecturers give students insight into working in the industry, provide mentorship as part of their group project work and offer specialised feedback on their portfolios and CVs. Connect with an industry mentor or book one-to-one appointments for personalised advice on interviews, employer presentations, workshops and more. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• 3D Asset Creation (Year 1, Core)
• Concept Art (Year 1, Core)
• Game Engines and Mechanics (Year 1, Core)
• Props and Environment Art (Year 1, Core)
• Game Concepts and Analysis (Year 1, Core)
• 2D Computer Animation (Year 1, Option)
• Coding for Creatives (Year 1, Option)
• Drawing Explorations (Year 1, Option)
• Typography as Image (Year 1, Option)
• 2D Game Creation (Year 1, Option)
• Beautiful 3D Worlds (Year 2, Core)
• Collaborative Game Development (Year 2, Core)
• Character and Creature Creation (Year 2, Core)
• Digital Sculpting for Games (Year 2, Core)
• Branding and Identity (Year 2, Option)
• Designing for User Experience (UX) (Year 2, Option)
• Extended Reality for Creatives (Year 2, Option)
• Interactive Texts and Narratives (Year 2, Option)
• Stop-Motion Animation (Year 2, Option)
• VFX for Film and Games (Year 2, Option)
• Visual Storytelling (Year 2, Option)
• Games Art Portfolio (Year 3, Core)
• Game Production and Enterprise (Year 3, Core)
• Major Project (Games Art) (Year 3, Core)
• Critical Enquiry for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Character Performance (Year 3, Option)
• Designing Narrative Experiences (Year 3, Option)
• Entrepreneurship for Creatives (Year 3, Option)
• Experimental Image Making (Year 3, Option)
• Publishing and Print (Year 3, Option)

Careers

• 3D Character Artist
• 3D Environment Artist
• 3D Generalist
• 2D Animator
• 2D Character Artist
• Concept Artist
• Technical Artist
• Texture / Material Artist
• UI Artist
• VFX Artist