Introduction
Gain 3D modelling and art skills relevant to the fast-paced mobile gaming industry with our Mobile Game Art Production degree at ARU Peterborough.
On our Mobile Game Art Production course you’ll develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving computer games industry. You’ll gain 3D computer games skills including modelling, texturing, and animation, enabling you to create characters, environments and more.
From the very beginning of your studies at ARU Peterborough, you’ll discover how you can use your visual research, creative experimentation, and technical development skills to build a valuable portfolio and help launch your career in the mobile gaming industry when you graduate.
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ARU Peterborough is a great place to be for studying Mobile Game Art Production, with the East of England being home to 135 active games companies.
During your studies you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakers. There are opportunities to take part in events with industry reps, too.
You’ll have access to the latest software and hardware to supporting your learning, including GameMaker, 3DGameStudio, Unreal Tournament 3 Editor, Unity3D and more.
The skills and knowledge you acquire on our Mobile Game Art Production course will not only help you forge a career in the mobile gaming industry but also equip you with core skills transferable to the wider IT industry or even a career in teaching.
We're also partners with the Global Science & Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials.
Facilities and accreditation
Specialised facilities
During your Mobile Game Art Production studies, you’ll get to make use of:
- the latest software and hardware including GameMaker, 3DGameStudio, Unreal Tournament 3 Editor, Adobe Flash and Action Script, Java and C++, Microsoft XNA Game Studio, Visual C# Express, Microsoft Visual Studio, Photoshop, GIMP, 3ds Max, Blender, Fusion, Audacity, Second Life and Unity3D
- access to our motion capture equipment and HD cameras and Digital SLRs (for HDRI capture).
Outstanding student support
Join our student community and:
- learn from experienced tutors, who'll provide encouragement and feedback
- benefit from a Personal Development Tutor from day one, who's there to support you throughout your time at university
- make full use of our extensive IT and library resources
- embrace student life with a broad range of activities, clubs and societies
- access support, should you need it, with study skills, careers advice, health and wellbeing, and more.
Careers
81% of the UK computer games industry is educated to at least undergraduate level, rising to 88% for core games production roles in art or programming.
Our Computer Science for Mobile Game Art Production course will equip you with a range of programming skills that will help you stand out with games companies. Or you can consider establishing yourself as a freelance designer – perhaps opening your own independent studio.
At ARU Peterborough you’ll be taught by industry experts from Year 1, making connections and ensuring that you develop relevant employability skills.
Every year, ARU runs and hosts the annual Brains Eden computer games careers event which offers opportunities for professionals and students alike.
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they can offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn such as work-based projects and live briefs.
Our free Employability Service will help you take practical steps to follow your chosen career path, secure jobs, and work experience, or even start your own business.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters. We’re planning a range of postgraduate degrees at ARU Peterborough, and there is a selection of existing courses in Cambridge and Chelmsford, including Computer Games Development (Art) MA.
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