BA (Hons) Computer Games Art

Our BA (Hons) Computer Games Art Degree offers you the opportunity to understand visual storytelling in games and develop industry-ready 3D Modelling and Digital sculpting skills, specialising in either Games Environment Art or Games Character and Creature Art.

This game art degree immerses you in a studio-like environment during dedicated games studio practice sessions, fostering collaborative efforts, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. This exposure ensures you are familiar with the dynamics of a professional game development studio, enhancing your adaptability in real-world work settings.

Exposure to industry-style challenges and national competitions such as “Search for a Star” and “The Rookies” enhances your preparedness for the professional game development landscape. They are backed by the industry as a gateway opportunity to gain exciting games industry employment. By facing challenges similar to those encountered in the industry, you will graduate with the confidence and skills necessary to thrive in the competitive field of game art.

Real-world relevance is a cornerstone of the course, with exposure to industry case studies and challenges. This Computer Games Art course has been designed to The Real-world relevance is a cornerstone of the course, with exposure to industry case studies and challenges. This Computer Games Design degree has been designed to The Independent Game Developers Association (TIGA) benchmarking standards, meaning our approach aligns your skills directly with the demands of the game development field. You will gain valuable insights into industry practices, preparing you for the challenges professionals face.

As you progress through your game design classes, you will build a comprehensive portfolio showcasing your skills and completed projects. This portfolio serves as a tangible representation of your growth and capabilities, making you a compelling candidate for potential employers in the game industry. You will also have the opportunity to explore Metaverse gaming.

Upon graduation, you will become a part of LCCA and UCA's diverse, global alumni network - joining graduates who have taken their practice into roles such as art direction, illustration, user interface and user experience amongst others.

If you have not met the entry requirements for studying this course at Level 4, you still have the opportunity to study the degree by joining through the Foundation in Design and Creative Business (Level 3).

Foundation modules:
• Games Art and Design
• English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills
• Visual Culture
• Final Major Project

Year1 modules:
• Games Design Concepts and Visual Storytelling
• Games Studio Practice 1
• Introduction to 3D Asset Creation for Games
• Lighting, Textures and Materials

Year2 modules:
• Games Environments: 2D Art and 3D Modelling
• Games Studio Practice 2
• Vehicles and Weapons Modelling
• Games Characters: 3D Modelling and Digital Sculpting

Year 3 modules:
• Games Studio Practice 3
• Final Year Project and Professional Portfolio Curation
• Games Creatures Design and Modelling or Organic 3D Environments

Careers:
• Games Artist
• Environment Artist
• Character Artist
• Hard Surface Modeller
• Games UI Artist
• Games Tester