30Nov
UndergraduateLeeds Beckett University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Develop the practical and critical skills to become an expert digital artist within the games design and creative entertainment industries. Explore design in the intersection between art, gaming and technology. As part of your course you’ll:
- Apply the fundamentals of design theory to game art and related visual media
- Develop practical 2D/3D visualisation and compositional skills
- Establish your practice in the form of a personal portfolio
- Understand the application of critical studies in relation to game art and what is required when working on the production of digital assets within game engine and visualisation technologies
- Undertake personal, detailed academic and practical research in relation to your specialised subject area
- Validate your creative process through your dissertation and portfolio of work
- Networking opportunities – you’ll have plenty of chances to come together with industry, and our guest lectures have included Rebellion, Ubisoft, Atomhawk and Disney Animator Aaron Blaise
- Rockstar Leeds and Team17 consulted on the development of this course, so your learning will prepare you for working in industry
- Showcase your work in front of leading employers at the end of year degree show
- Learn from industry professionals with a wealth of experience in the principles, theory and application of design
- Course and industry trips such as the Yorkshire Games Festival will help to immerse you in the industry
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Introduction to Environment Design
- Game Design Theory
- Game Art Fundamentals
- Introduction to Character Design
- Cultural Studies
- Game Technologies
- Portfolio
- Personal Project
- Industry Project
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Other
As part of our admissions process suitable applicants will be invited to attend a Leeds School of Arts Professional Development Session. Why? Because we want to invest in YOU! This is an opportunity to use our fantastic facilities, meet the academic staff who will teach you, and meet students you will study with. You will also take part in taster sessions, specific to your area of study, all of which will help strengthen your professional skills.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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 see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE