Games Art (with placement)

Why Games Art (with placement)?
Our Games Art degree will give you the tools to design stunning characters and immersive worlds for computer games, learning to turn your creative ideas into reality in a thriving commercial industry. You’ll develop a range of essential skills including 3D modelling, digital sculpting, interface design, character art and much more. You’ll build invaluable experience and a network of contacts, with the chance to engage with live briefs, game jams, creative exhibitions and trips to conferences in the UK and overseas (see course page for details). Previous students have also undertaken placements at renowned firms such as Neon Play, Sumo Digital, Team 17 and Unity Technologies.

Working individually as well as collaborating with course colleagues and students from our other computer games degrees, you’ll draw on the expertise of lecturers with extensive industry experience working on games for Sony, Adidas, Intel, Crytek, 2K Sports, Rebellion, Eutechnyx and Headstrong Games. You’ll learn in purpose-built labs, equipped with the very latest technology, such as 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Tools, Adobe CC, Unity, Unreal and much more. As a PlayStation First partner, we’re also able to give you access to the same development hardware that game studios use to create ground-breaking games on PlayStation. By then end of your degree, you’ll have developed an impressive portfolio of artwork, playable games and prototypes to launch an exciting and successful career.

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.

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.

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 knowledge that prepares them for real-world careers.

Student life
Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, UoG offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of 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.