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Games Art and Design with Diploma in Creative Computing at Norwich University of the Arts - UCAS

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Norwich University of the Arts has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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17Jan
Undergraduate Open Day - 17 January 2025
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20Jun
Undergraduate Open Day - 20 June 2025
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Course summary

OVERVIEW BA (Hons) Games Art and Design at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) has an international reputation for producing graduates who excel, creatively and technically, in a constantly evolving industry. Our award-winning industry-led course focuses on developing technical understanding of software and design processes while deeply engaging with contemporary practice based theoretical concepts to level up your knowledge and experience as a Games Art and Design creative. The course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries and carries the ScreenSkills Select quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries. It is accredited by TIGA (Independent Game Developers’ Association) as delivering skills relevant to the games industry. KEY FEATURES

  • Study fundamentals of game design and be introduced to formative theoretical concepts from contemporary academics and practitioners
  • Develop critical thinking, analysis and communications skills key to allowing you to fortify your design choices within contemporary contexts
  • Learn how to use computational logic to generate interactivity in the creation of game prototypes
  • Become a well-rounded and inventive practitioner within the discipline of games; adept at design and content creation with a focus on originality, supported by research into historical, cultural and broader creative influences
  • Be involved in collaborative projects such as Games Jams, both within Norwich and with external events
  • Be equipped with a versatility and adaptability to also pursue roles where good communication, analytical, presentational and inter-personal skills are required
  • In recent years we have been awarded the Education Award for Innovative Teaching (2021) by the Independent Game Developers’ Association (TIGA), ranked in the global top 50 as a place to study games art and design, ranked top 15 in the world for concept art by The Rookies, and seen four students awarded Graduate of the Year 2022 by TIGA.
DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE COMPUTING The year-long Diploma in Creative Computing year takes place between Year 2 and 3 of the course and is designed to introduce you to creative computing and gain an understanding of how you can use coding skills to advance and complement your creative practice. You do not need any prior experience of coding to participate, just a curiosity about creative computing and a desire to push your own practice digitally. YOUR FUTURE Over the courses’ long history, Games Art and Design at Norwich has received international acknowledgement and recognition celebrating our innovative teaching methods and approaches. Our students have also seen much success in their careers and pursuits while studying and beyond. Our hall of fame includes (but not limited to): BAFTA-winning games designers, the V&A’s first Games Designer in Residence, Dare to Be Digital finalists, Norwich Game Festival founders and organisers, and UKIE Game Jam winners. Graduates have gone on to work on a plethora of major titles, from Forza Horizon 4 and Red Dead Redemption 2 to Batman: Arkham Asylum and Sea of Thieves, with others going on to set up their own successful independent studios – Odd Bug Studio and Lyrelark to name two contemporary successes. OUR STUDENTS’ WORK Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work. Scroll each reel to explore at nuagradshowcase.com

Modules

You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Games Art and Design course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-games-art-design/

Assessment method

The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-games-art-design/#assessment

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • ScreenSkills
  • The Independent Game Developers' Association

How to apply

29Jan

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:
WL20
Institution code:
N39
Campus name:
Norwich University of the Arts
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

For Year 2 entry you will need 120 credits at Level 4 from a similar course, or equivalent experience.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Norwich welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds. Your application will be primarily assessed through your portfolio and personal statement, so even if you have no formal qualifications or do not meet our typical offers it can still be worth applying. If you are studying at the time of your application and your application is successful it is likely that you will receive a conditional offer. If the qualification that you are studying is not shown, do not worry as we are able to accept other pre-entry qualifications as well as combinations of different qualifications.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-games-art-design/#entry-requirements

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Once you have applied to BA (Hons) Games Art and Design with Diploma in Creative Computing at Norwich, we will ask you to prepare a portfolio. This will be used to assess your suitability for the course. Your portfolio should clearly demonstrate your passion for the subject and your individual creativity. For more information please visit our website at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-games-art-design/#portfolio-guidance

Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1
Channel Islands £9250* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250* Year 1
EU £18000* Year 1
International £18000* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

These provisional fees are based off the 2024/25 fees and are subject to change.
Games Art and Design with Diploma in Creative Computing at Norwich University of the Arts - UCAS