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Game Art at University Centre St Helens - UCAS

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Game Art degree has been developed and designed by AAA game industry experts. It will provide you with specialist training to become a professional 3D games artist, along with the theoretical and core skills required for success in a modern, creative games studio. It is the ideal degree for creative individuals with a passion for gaming. As part of a Study Enhancement Gift, all new, first-year students will be equipped with a high spec personal laptop with access to install industry-standard software such as 3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Zbrush, Substance Suite, and World Creator. In your third year of study, there is an opportunity to apply for a highly coveted, year-long internship with a successful games developer. Previous interns have secured valuable industry experience, published game credits, and of course, employment in the games industry.

Modules

Year 1: Visual Studies, Modelling for Game Art, Level Creation, Game Studies. Year 2: Character Modelling, Advanced Level Creation, Game Culture, Advanced Modelling. Year 3: Game Art Preproduction, Game Art Production, Game Culture in Context.

Assessment method

Assessment is carried out throughout the three years of the course through projects, assignment work, design briefs, computer based work, presentations of artwork, industry critique and essays. A final year show in the third year will allow you to display your work to a wider audience, including influential industry advocates.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W282
Institution code:
S51
Campus name:
University Centre St Helens
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you are a non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you may need to apply for a Tier 4 visa in order to enter and study in the UK. However, please note that University Centre St Helens does not hold a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence to support student visa applications.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Interview


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £8750 Year 1
Scotland £8750 Year 1
Wales £8750 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8750 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

Please visit the University Centre St Helens' website for any potential additional costs associated with this degree.
Game Art at University Centre St Helens - UCAS