15Jan
UndergraduateRavensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Unleash your creativity in the exhilarating world of Games Art! Take on the BA (Hons) Games Art degree at Ravensbourne University London and embark on an extraordinary journey that opens doors to a booming industry. With gaming becoming the largest entertainment sector globally, this course equips you with the skills to thrive in the vast field of game art. Explore the diverse disciplines within modern game development, from creating captivating 2D and 3D art creations to utilising state-of-the-art technologies to construct intricate game worlds and dynamic characters. Stay ahead of the ever-evolving technologies driving the industry forward. In your first year, you will delve into the various art roles in the industry, allowing you to specialize and focus as you progress toward your final year. Our course is part of a suite of other Games courses, which foster collaboration and interdisciplinary co-production, mirroring the partnerships vital to thriving in the professional Games industry. A specific work-based learning module in year two will enhance your industry awareness and allow you to build valuable connections. Your learning will address sociopolitical considerations and will inspire you to use your creative process to address personal and global issues relating to the environment, gender, race and diversity. Get ready to level up your artistic prowess and be part of the groundbreaking gaming revolution! Discover more and apply now. Why study this course?
- Develop skills across three main specialisms: environment, characters and technical art
- Build the fundamental skills in core games working technologies and production methodologies
- Build the entrepreneurial and broader business awareness to thrive in a competitive working environment
- Build connections and find long-lasting careers in the vast field of games art
- Explore the various disciplines that make up art departments in modern games development
- Develop your own practice in a supportive environment
- Build essential interdisciplinary skills through collaboration with other courses
Modules
You'll explore game engine technologies, scripting, production methodologies (scrum, Lean, Waterfall), development cycles, concepting and ideation, prototyping, documentation, 2D/3D art pipelines, character design, environment design, games culture and studies, game design fundamentals, team working. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
Assessment method
You will be continually assessed through various tasks such as blogs, reports, presentations and evidence of experimentation and research. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I602
- Institution code:
- R06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW