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Games Art and Technology
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- MetStudios Brighton
Course summary
Course Overview
BA(Hons) Games Art and Technology is a comprehensive program that equips students with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for a career within games art disciplines. The course encompasses a multi-disciplinary approach, encompassing the technical and theoretical aspects of 3D art and development. With a focus on art development process, the program offers students an overview of the various domains within the industry, including environment design, character design, and technical art practice. The course curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in art departments within the games and allied industries, and to impart a thorough understanding of the industry's production methodologies and business practices. The course is implemented using a Universal Design for Learning framework, which promotes inclusive education and accommodates the diverse needs of all students.
The course reflects current industry practice incorporating technical art, procedural asset generation and film/TV production workflows alongside more established workflows for character and environment design for games, film and VR/XR.
The games art course will facilitate the study of three main discipline areas within games industry art departments. Core 3D and 2D art skills will be taught through the industry specific specialisms of:
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Environmental Design and Implementation
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Character Design and Implementation
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Technical Art and Virtual Production workflows
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1 Core and Spine modules
- Creative Industries and You- Finding your path
- Foundational Art
- 2D Workflows
- Introduction to Game Engines
- Practice, Context and culture
- 3D Models
- Physically Based Rendering and Lighting
- Prototyping
Year 2 Core and Spine modules
- Creative Industries- and You 2- Collaborative entrepreneurship
- Environmental Storytelling
- Character Design and Sculpting
- Creativity, Identity and Authenticity
- Game Studio
Year 3 Core and Spine modules
- Final project
- Pre-Production
- Production
- Creative Industries and you 3- Professional practice
In years 2 and 3, students select optional modules to study alongside the core and spine modules. Please visit the School website for a list of optional modules
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- MetStudios Brighton
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G200
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- MetStudios Brighton
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- G200
- Institution code:
- B39
- Campus name:
- MetStudios Brighton
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBB
UCAS TariffOffer: 80
Minimum of 2 A-levels at Grade B or above (80 UCAS), OR BTEC Level 3 equivalent, and normally three GCSEs at a minimum grade C/4, including English Language.
Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP – Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay-based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.
Mature applicants (19+) who do not hold the minimum entry criteria can be considered for RPP – Recognition of Prior Practice. This is an essay-based submission focused on prior professional practice or experiential learning.
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Once your application is received, you will be contacted by a member of the admissions team to arrange an interview. Full guidelines on what to prepare will be emailed to you.
- Portfolio
- Applicants are required to bring a portfolio of work to their interview. Details on what to prepare will be provided once a date and time has been booked.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | a minimum of 5.5 must be achieved in each band (Reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | A minimum overall score of 170, and no lower than 165 in each band |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | the minimum points must met in each band: Listening - 17 Reading - 18 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | A minimum score of 59 overall. At least 59 must be achieved in all four skills |
We also accept the following qualifications: - ESOL Skills for Life Level B2 (Higher B2 on CEFR Scale) - IGCSE English Language (First Language) at C/4 or above - IGCSE English Language (Second Language) at B/3 or above - International Baccalaureate Standard English A at grade 4, OR Higher Level English B at grade 4. If you have studied a different English Language qualification, please send details to the admissions team and we will confirm if it can be accepted. Applicants that need a student visa to study will be required to have taken a UKVI approved qualification, achieving the minimum requirements. Full details can be viewed on our website. Applicants must have met the minimum requirement and be in receipt of results prior to enrolment.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our decision-making process assesses the entire application. We are looking for talent and technical skill alongside academic achievement. Applicants are invited to either audition, interview, or submit supporting portfolio evidence. Your offer will be based on a combination of your academic profile, strength of application, and the successful outcome of the audition, interview, or portfolio review. Where appropriate, we also review personal circumstances when making contextual offers.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £15950* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The tuition fee shown is for year 1 of study only.
Fees may be subject to increase on an annual basis, and do not cover additional costs such as:
Visa application costs
Living costs (rent/bills/travel)
Equipment required for your course
(computer and software/instrument/books)
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
Each year we offer various bursaries and scholarships.
For further information, please view details on the BIMM University website
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