University Centre Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
HX1 3UZ
Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@calderdale.ac.uk
Phone:01422 399316
Fax: 01422 399320
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Creative Arts (Games Art) Foundation Degree
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 01/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Awarded by:
- The Open University
Course summary
The Creative Arts (Games Art) Foundation Degree is a practical, creative course designed for students who want to develop the visual and technical skills needed to create assets, environments and worlds for games and interactive media.
At Level 4, you’ll build strong foundations in game art and visual design, learning how to create 3D assets and environments that work within real-time engines and production pipelines. You’ll explore form, texture, scale and style while developing confidence with industry-standard tools used in contemporary games art.
At Level 5, you’ll refine your technical and creative abilities, focusing on advanced 3D modelling, sculpting and worldbuilding. You’ll work on more complex projects, creating detailed environments and game-ready assets while developing an understanding of how visual storytelling and design decisions shape player experience.
The course concludes with a Final Major Project, where you’ll bring together your skills to produce a substantial piece of games design work. Throughout the programme, learning is project-based and closely aligned with industry practice, preparing you for progression into further study or entry-level roles within the games and creative industries
Level 4 Modules:
Foundations of Game Art & Visual Design
Introduction to 3D Game Art
Environment, Set & Prop Creation
Level 5 Modules:
Advanced 3D Modelling: Sculpting
Environment Art & Worldbuilding
Final Major Project
Important Links:
Click HERE for the programme specification.
For a full list of the University Centre’s regulations and policies please click HERE.
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Click HERE for the University Centre Terms & Conditions.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- GAR1
- Institution code:
- C02
- Campus name:
- Calderdale College Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
You will normally require one of the following: BTEC National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma (or equivalent level 3 qualification) in a related subject, 2 A Level passes or 1 A Level pass with four GCSE grades A-C or 9 – 4 including English and Maths or relevant work experience.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7950 | 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.
Additional fee information
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