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3D Game Art (with Foundation Year) at University of East London - UCAS

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.

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

Course summary

With a passion for both games and art, you'll thrive on our 3D game art course, where you'll craft 3D art for various purposes and areas. You'll be supported by an industry-focused curriculum that could lead to a successful career in the expanding games industry. Join our proud tradition of originality and quality. By the end of the course, you'll not only be playing a game you've developed but following in the footsteps of UEL graduates who've left their mark in the gaming world. Dive into the world of 3D game art in your first year. Explore core game development areas, develop 3D modelling and sculpting skills, and master texturing and material creation within the 3D game art pipeline. Specialise in character and environment creation in your second year. Gain hands-on experience through simulated studio environments, work as a multidisciplinary team, and improve your online presence for future career opportunities. This phase will help you refine your craft and prepare you for the professional 3D game art industry. In your final year, experiment and explore your chosen field while studying technical 3D game art, including scripting language use. Finish your journey by polishing (refining and improving) a medium-scale game project, developing a personal portfolio, and preparing to enter the 3D game art industry. A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Modules

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness (Core Modules), Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills (Core Modules), Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills (Core Modules), Media and Communication Skills (Core Modules), Creative Industries in Practice (Core Modules) Year 1: Introduction to Game Design (Core), Introduction to Game Art (Core), Introduction to Game Programming (Core), Texture and Material Creation (Core), 3D Modelling and Sculpting (Core), Game Studio 1 (Mental Wealth) (Core) Year 2: Art Theory and Culture (Core), Environment Creation (Core), Character Creation (Core), Professional Practice (Core), Game Studio 2 (Mental Wealth) (Core), Portfolio 1 (Core) Year 3: Technical 3D Art (Core), Game Studio 3 Pitch: (Mental Wealth) (Core), Final Project: Development (Core), Portfolio 2 (Core), Game Studio 3: Production (Mental Wealth) (Core), Final Project: Completion (Core) For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

Assessment method

Coursework will include practical outcomes, e.g. individual or group-based games, artefacts, presentations, written assignments. The approximate percentages for this course are: Year 1: 90% coursework, 10% exams Year 2: 100% coursework Year 3: 100% coursework

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:
G470
Institution code:
E28
Campus name:
Docklands Campus
Campus code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or https://uel.ac.uk/about/contact-us

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £15560 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
3D Game Art (with Foundation Year) at University of East London - UCAS