Games Art (with placement)

Why Games Art (with placement)?
Our Games Art degree gives you the skills to design stunning characters and immersive worlds for computer games, turning your creative ideas into reality in a thriving industry. You’ll develop essential skills in 3D modelling, digital sculpting, interface design, character art and more.

You’ll gain valuable experience and industry contacts through live briefs, game jams, exhibitions and trips to conferences in the UK and overseas (additional costs may apply – see course webpage). Previous students have completed placements with companies including Neon Play, Sumo Digital, Team17 and Unity Technologies.

Working independently and collaboratively with students across our games courses, you’ll learn from lecturers with industry experience on projects for Sony, Adidas, Intel, Crytek, 2K Sports, Rebellion, Eutechnyx and Headstrong Games. You’ll study in purpose-built labs using industry-standard software including 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Tools, Adobe CC, Unity and Unreal.

As a PlayStation First partner, we also provide access to professional PlayStation development hardware used by game studios. By the end of your degree, you’ll have built a strong portfolio of artwork, playable games and prototypes to support your future career.

Why a placement year?
Your 4th year would be a placement year - an opportunity to get ahead of the competition with a professional placement in industry.

Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.

Our promises to you

UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).
UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.
UoG Connections Promise – offering 1000’s of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.

Career focused courses

95% of our graduates are in work or further study and courses at UoG are designed in collaboration with industry partners and benefit from the professional experience and expertise of its staff. This approach ensures students gain practical, relevant knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.

Student life

Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across4 campuses, UoG offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.

Visit us.

Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.