Level up your creativity. Be the future of Game Art.
If you want to design and create the future of Game Art, this degree will give you the creative and technical foundation to make your mark. The BA (Hons) Game Design (Game Art) programme equips you with the skills, confidence, and industry insight needed to stand out as a professional artist in the games sector.
Throughout your studies, you’ll explore the core principles of digital art, learning how to design, model, animate, and bring your creations to life within game engines. You’ll develop a strong grounding in Digital Art Fundamentals, 3D Modelling, Character and Environment Design, and Animation, gaining hands-on experience in industry-standard tools and workflows used by studios around the world.
As you progress, you’ll build a deep understanding of the games industry, production pipelines, and collaborative development, working in simulated studio environments that mirror real-world professional practice. You’ll also study the theory of play, player experience, and visual storytelling, helping you to design artwork that not only looks great but enhances gameplay and narratives.
Each year of the course is designed to expand your creativity and technical skillset, preparing you to take ownership of your artistic direction. By your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in your chosen discipline, whether that’s character art, environmental design, animation or technical art, and create a curated, professional portfolio that showcases who you are.
By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to step confidently into the industry, equipped with the artistic skills, technical knowledge, and creative vision needed to shape the next generation of games.
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Throughout the course, you’ll be assessed in a variety of ways, from written work and presentations to hands-on practical projects. The type of assessment will depend on the module you’re studying.
For example, in theory modules such as Game Design Principles, you’ll focus more on research and academic work, such as writing essays and producing detailed design documentation.
The more creative modules, however, will focus all on the creation and development of your work, showcasing your skills, development and presentation over time.
In your group development modules, you’ll work as part of a team to create a game project, just like in a real studio, where you will not only be assessed on your projects, but your ability to critically evaluate and reflect upon the development process. Knowing how to make games is one thing, but understanding why your game succeeded or failed will only serve to strengthen your skillset as a Games Artist.
Across all modules, you’ll be encouraged to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and reflective skills, qualities that are essential for anyone looking to make a career in the games industry, especially at a professional or AAA level.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
TEC Partnership (University Centre Grimsby, East Riding College, Scarborough & Skegness Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
Standard Offer
Applicants will require 80 UCAS points in a Games Design, Art, or Computing-related subject, or 60 Access-to-HE Credits (of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3). Applicants are required to hold English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade D/3.
Non Standard Offer
Non-standard entry is intended to support students who may not meet the standard academic entry requirements of a HE programme, normally level 3 qualifications which attract UCAS points (for instance A-levels or BTEC level 3 courses). An applicant must be able to demonstrate recent work/experience/interest in the Games or adjacent sector which would give them skills and knowledge comparable to applicants with Level 3 qualifications. If they cannot do this, a small portfolio of work that showcases their talent and interest in Game Art, either Characters, Props, or Animation.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
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.
Accommodation costs are £85-105 per week.
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