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Email:enquiries@tees.ac.uk
Phone:01642 218121
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Games Art and Design
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Teesside University London Campus
Course summary
Location: This Teesside University award is delivered at our London Here East campus, part of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
Start dates: Visit https://www.tees.ac.uk/london/ for details.
Course overview
Are you a creative that loves computer games? Study this degree course and combine your artistic skills with cutting-edge creative technology to bring your passion to life. As a computer game artist, you create a game's characters, assets, environments, creatures and vehicles, as well as producing concept art and storyboards.
At Teesside University London, you develop your practical skills and explore specialised areas including 3D character sculpting, photo-real texturing and surfaces, hard surface modelling, shaders, material, lighting and effects, game engine implementation, concept art, environment art and character art.
Top reasons to study this course
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Industry links: take part in Animex, our annual international animation and games festival featuring experts from Rockstar, Pixar, Disney and Sony.
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Real-world experience: enter GameJam events, take part in industry competitions and Beta test upcoming games before they’re released.
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Career-ready: our ExpoSeries allows you to showcase your skills to industry professionals who are looking to recruit new and rising talent.
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Start-up business support: we support you to develop your own business in games through our Power UP Indie Games Accelerator
Employability
Graduates have gone on to work as artists, level designers, 3D modellers and texture artists at a range of games companies including 3rd Dimensions, Atomic Planet, Bizarre Creations, Creative Assembly, Electronic Arts, Eutechnyx, Halch, Media Molecule, Microsoft Rare, Naughty Dog, Ninja Theory, Rebellion, Rockstar North and Rockstar San Diego, Sega, Sony, Streamline, Supermassive Games, Traveller's Tales, Ubisoft, Venom, Weta Digital and so many more.
You develop skills for a career in digital media – typically in film, TV, advertising and multimedia – through to architectural and product visualisation. And we have excellent relationships with businesses, giving you the opportunity to apply for internships and graduate positions with key organisations such as Microsoft, Rare, Team 17, ZeroLight, R8 Games, Hammerhead VR, Dojo Arcade, Schlumberger, Sumo Digital and Coastsink.
Modules
Course Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london).
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Teesside University London Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T20
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Teesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T20
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff96-112
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
- In addition to academic entry requirements, you must also provide a portfolio if you haven’t previously studied art, design, drawing, animation, games art or games design. Your portfolio should demonstrate fundamental drawing skills such as life drawing and observational drawing, and show your creativity through your own design ideas.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £17000 |
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
Find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/london, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/london/international. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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