This new idea-driven skill based course is about everything from concept art to 3D Modelling, 3D Sculpting character development and level creation.

You’ll be part of a degree with innovation, creativity and employability at its heart as you bring concept to reality; the perfect preparation for a career in an exciting, fast-paced industry worth billions each year.

You will:

• see you gain experience in the design skills and techniques used to bring projects from concept to screen through digital painting, 3D modelling, 3D sculpting, 3D animation and game engine
• develop a mix of design and technical skills like environment/character design and creation, 3D modelling, texturing, level design, level creation, live briefs, and games production
• gain a sound knowledge of game and concept art, with an emphasis on innovation, design and creativity rather than the programming and technical aspects of the gaming industry
• use the latest industry standard software
• have the opportunity to get hands-on work with industry professionals on real-world projects to help develop your skills and experience
• 1st in Wales and 10th in the UK for overall satisfaction in the area of Cinematics & Photography. (WGU analysis of unpublished NSS 2019 data)

This degree is primarily designed for those who want to pursue a career in the game art and associated design industries. It explores all key aspects of game art production processes, drawing upon your imagination and using a variety of techniques from 2D concepts to 3D production on screen, including 3D Modelling, sculpting, level design and mixed screen based media. Emphasis is placed on your personal and professional development, communication and entrepreneurial skills so that you are well equipped to enter a diverse and rapidly changing industry.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)

MODULES

• History & Context (20 Credits)
• Game Design and Interaction (20 Credits)
• Game Asset Development (20 Credits)
• Game Industry & Agile Production Methodologies (20 Credits)
• Sketch to Sculpt (20 Credits)
• Game Environments & Narrative Design (20 Credits)

 YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)

 MODULES

• Critical Thinking (20 Credits)
• Characters in Context (20 Credits)
• Environment Modelling (20 Credits)
• Creative Futures; Making a Living (20 credits)
• Virtual Reality: Level Design and Creation (20 Credits)
• VFX for Video Games (20 Credits)

 YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

MODULES

• Dissertation (20 Credits)
• Creative Futures: Professional Practice (20 Credits)
• Negotiated Practice (40 Credits)
• Game Art Degree Project (40 Credits)

 YEAR 4 (LEVEL 7)

 MODULES

• Locating Practice
• Practice and Application
• Advanced Professional Practice