Games Art

Explore the technical, artistic and industry skills you’ll need to become a game artist. Through practical projects that can be tailored to your artistic style, you’ll be encouraged to think creatively and collaboratively, equipping you with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern creative industries. You’ll join an inclusive community of students and expert staff on a programme that emphasises diversity and creates socially conscious practitioners, encouraging critical analysis of games and production practices.

BA (Hons) Games Art has been designed to ensure direct relevance to current industry games art roles. With modules that embed technical and conceptual approaches to the production of art for games, you’ll develop your skills in concept art, storytelling, 2D and 3D art production, all valuable skills for employment in the game industry.

You’ll be based in the School of Digital Arts (SODA) with access to advanced technologies in our state-of-the-art studios including VR/AR labs, virtual production and motion capture studios, and the University’s award-winning 3D printing facility. You’ll also benefit from the professional connections our academics bring to the course. National and international guest speakers, networking events and industry partnerships will connect you to gaming, animation and digital arts professionals, providing valuable industry insights and network-building opportunities for your future career.

This course has a foundation year available.

Features and benefits

• Be part of SODA: A £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.

• Forge your path: Gain the knowledge, skills and expertise to enter the games industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the digital and creative sector in the UK and globally.

• Specialist facilities: You will work with high-end equipment and have access to industry-standard facilities.

• Hone your craft: Develop your skills as a games artist through developing your creativity and drawing from the rich community of SODA.

• Industry connections: Develop your confidence and knowledge of the industry by meeting and working with professionals in the field of games art and beyond.

• SODA community: You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding — check out the latest happenings on our news page.