Animation and Game Design

Discover where animation and games collide and build the creative and technical skills to work across both fields.

• Design characters and environments

• Build game prototypes

• Tell stories through 2D animation

You'll develop your practice from the first year through studio-based projects, industry briefs and collaborative work. Graduates will have a professional portfolio, showreel and the industry insight to pursue creative careers across animation, games and related industries.

• Study 2D animation and 2D game design together, exploring storytelling, game design, character design and environment creation

• Develop your practice through studio-based projects, industry briefs and collaborative teamwork from Year 1

• Benefit from UEL’s industry connections through guest speakers and visits to animation and games studios

Year 1: Animation Principles and Sound Design (Core), Storytelling for Animation and Games (Core), Concept Art (Core), Animation and Games Technology (Core), Law, Ethics and Regulation (Core), Embarking on Professional Development (Mental Wealth) (Core)

Year 2: Animation and Games Pipeline (Core), Animation, Games and Concept Art Project (Core), Animation and Games Postproduction and Packaging (Core), Media and Communication Industries in Context (Core), Data Storytelling (Core)

Year 3: Final Year Project (Core), Animation, Games and Concept Art Professional Practice (Core), Brand Building (Core), Virtual Futures (Core)