Gain practical experience in a variety of visual mediums as well as traditional and contemporary digital tools, techniques and practices, and get set for a career in the creative industries.

• Engage with learning and teaching through hands-on practical activity, supported by our expert academic team and vibrant studio culture.
• Benefit from special guest lectures to enhance your understanding of the industry and learn directly from film and game industry professionals.
• Produce your own portfolio to enhance your employability, by taking final-year modules in Personal Exploration and Professional Practice.  
• Gain a valuable international experience as part of your studies with our  DMU Global programme. Students from related courses have been inspired by urban architecture in New York and explored the cultural context of art in Berlin.
• Access dedicated facilities, including a specialist games studio with a range of high-spec PCs for producing 3D game content, a drawing studio and a suite of Cintiq graphics tablets.
• Get one-to-one support to develop your drawing skills and meet like-minded creatives at the Leicester Media School Drawing Centre.

Opportunities and careers

Graduates on our related GAme Art BSc have worked for companies such as Atomhawk, the BBC, Blizzard, BMW, Capcom, Codemasters, Creative Assembly, Crytek, Deepsilver, Gusto Games, Headstrong, Honda, Jagex, Konami, Other Ocean, Playground Games, Razorworks, Rebellion, Riot Games, Rockstar North, Rocksteady Studios, Splash Damage, SEGA, Sony, and Ubisoft.

We expect graduates of this course to work as 3D artists, visualisation and VR artists, environment artists, character artists, concept artists, technical artists, team leads, studio managers, producers and directors.