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Games Art at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS

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
Career pathways Graduates will be able to pursue work in a number of roles and fields including but not limited to the game industries, the TV and Film industries, the Digital industries, the VR and AR industries, and Medical imaging and training. For more information, please visit our website.

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

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


Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

*All fees shown are proposed for 2023/24 academic year and are subject to change.
Games Art at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS