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Course summary

Gain 3D modelling and art skills relevant to the fast-paced mobile gaming industry with our Mobile Game Art Production degree at ARU Peterborough. On our Mobile Game Art Production degree you’ll develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving computer games industry. You’ll gain 3D computer games skills including modelling, texturing, and animation, enabling you to create characters, environments and more. From the very beginning of your studies at ARU Peterborough, you’ll discover how you can use your visual research, creative experimentation, and technical development skills to build a valuable portfolio and help launch your career in the mobile gaming industry when you graduate. ARU Peterborough is a great place to be for studying Mobile Game Art Production, with the East of England being home to 135 active games companies. Mobile games is already the largest segment of the computer games market, and with huge predicted growth, there is a demand for skilled graduates in the industry. During your studies you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers from well-known tech giants. There are opportunities to take part in events with industry reps, so you'll be absorbed into the world of mobile games. You’ll have access to the latest software and hardware to supporting your learning, including Blender, Autodesk 3DSMax/Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Unreal Engine 4/5, Unity3D and more. The skills and knowledge you develop on our Mobile Game Art Production degree will not only help you forge a career in the mobile gaming industry but also equip you with core skills transferable to the wider IT industry or even a career in teaching. We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials. Reach the world with your creativity – the possibilities are limitless! Mobile Game Art Production at ARU Peterborough This is just one of the Mobile Game Art Production degrees that we offer in Peterborough. You can also choose to study our foundation degree in Mobile Game Art Production.

Modules

Year 1: Game Studies. Concept Art and Digital Workflows. Introduction to Games Art Production. Year 2: Game Development. Advanced Game Art Production. Ruskin Module. Experimental Study for Games. Year 3: Final Major Project for Games. Specialised Practice for Games

Assessment method

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. You’ll demonstrate your learning through the mobile games and assets you produce, but there will also be a mix of exams, personal learning plans and group projects.


How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Course code:
W284
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
ARU Peterborough
Campus code:
P

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University. You may also be accepted to this course with an IELTS 5.5 (Academic level- with no individual score being lower than 5.5) or equivalent English Language qualification as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, but will then be required to undertake additional compulsory free English language modules in your first year. You will be asked to provide a digital portfolio for review and will be given the option to book a meeting to discuss this with us.

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

https://aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/mobile-game-art-production


Unistats information

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Student satisfaction
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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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

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate 2022 International fees are to be confirmed
Mobile Game Art Production at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS