3D Game Art with Foundation Year

Do you love computer games? Kick-start a career designing the animations that bring them to life with a degree in 3D Game Art. You’ll have access to up-to-date hardware and use industry standard software, ensuring everything you learn is current. You'll learn from industry experts and graduate with a portfolio of work.

In the Foundation Year of this four-year course, you’ll build essential academic study skills. This year will help you gain confidence in your abilities. You’ll also identify your strengths and areas for development. Together, these will prepare you for progression to the undergraduate degree.

Why study 3D Game Art at BNU?

Industry focused curriculum
BNU's 3D Game Art degree is designed in collaboration with industry professionals, making sure the skills you acquire are aligned with current market demands. You’ll learn everything from character design to environmental modelling, using industry-standard tools like Maya and Unreal Engine.

Career support
Throughout your studies, BNU offers dedicated career services, including workshops, portfolio reviews, and networking events. The program is designed to equip you with the tools needed to navigate the competitive job market confidently.

Portfolio development
The course emphasizes creating a high-quality showreel, a crucial asset when entering the job market. You’ll have multiple opportunities to refine your portfolio with feedback from tutors and industry professionals, ensuring it represents your best work. Graduating with a strong portfolio makes you stand out to employers and sets you up for success.

Track record for graduate success
BNU alumni have secured positions in major VFX houses and game studios, contributing to high-profile projects, including blockbuster films and games. You could follow in the footsteps of graduates who now work at companies like Rockstar Games and Creative Assembly. Their success stories highlight the course's ability to launch creative careers in the games industry.

What facilities can I use?
We’ve made sure you have access to industry-standard equipment and software, including:
State-of-the-art Motion Capture Equipment
Unreal Engine
Unity
Maya
3DS Max
Substance Suite
Zbrush

What will I study?
On this course you will be taught the fundamentals of 3D modelling and animation, and as your studies progress, your skills with modelling will also improve, and you will also learn about games engines and design.

The focus of this course is on professional workflows for creating 3D assets such as characters, props and environments. You will learn how to export and set these up in a games engine and learn the fundamentals of interactivity and gameplay elements. The course has been intentionally designed to be flexible, to allow you as a student to select and pursue your own specialism within the field.

During your time with us you’ll discover both the animation and modelling aspect of the field, which you will then develop to include more advanced aspects such as organic sculpting, hair and clothes.

You’ll undertake individual and project work, having the opportunity to take a set industry style project and a creative project to develop your specialist skills and build an industry ready portfolio.