Games Art (Taught)

MA Games Art challenges you to expand your creative and technical practice through an advanced interdisciplinary programme designed to extend your portfolio with a deeper understanding of game art production techniques, and a collaborative investigation of world-building and storytelling for games.

Designed to mirror industry practices and delivered by academics actively working in the game sector, our course proactively ensures relevance to contemporary game art roles equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in the field. Our industry partners provide valuable insights through guest lectures, portfolio reviews and networking opportunities, further helping you refine your practice and prepare for your career as a game artist.

At the School of Digital Arts (SODA) you'll have access to a full suite of cutting-edge facilities, including a dedicated motion capture studio, VR/AR labs, a virtual production studio, and PrintCity, the University's 3D printing centre, enabling you to explore the latest techniques and processes in game art production.

Features and Benefits

• Innovate and explore the next generation of production techniques and workflows from industry experienced lecturers.

• Showcase your talent by expanding your game art portfolio through exciting and innovative projects.

• Opportunities to learn from industry guest speakers and work on industry briefs will help prepare you for real world best practice.

• Manchester Met is home to the Manchester Game Centre, a leading research hub dedicated to all facets of game production and game studies. Through public facing events, workshops, and insights from interdisciplinary experts, you will have opportunities to attend events, engage with cutting edge academic research and expand your professional network.

• The Guardian University Guide 2025 ranked Manchester Met in the UK's top six for Animation and game design, highlighting our reputation for excellence.

• You'll have access to a full suite of cutting-edge facilities, including a dedicated motion capture studio, VR/AR labs, a virtual production studio, and PrintCity, the University's 3D printing centre.