BA (hons) Games Art in University of the Arts London, UK

BA (hons) Games Art in University of the Arts London

BA (Hons) Games Art is a practice-led course that will support you to develop a creative skillset relevant to the evolving computer games industry.

You'll have opportunity to gain industry experience through live briefs or external collaborations and have the option to explore further work experience and placements through the optional Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS).

With access to specialist facilities including computer labs, green screen and motion capture facilities, you’ll use specialist technologies and software to create 2D and 3D computer game characters, environments and artefacts.

Additionally you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with Games Design and Animation students to create interactive games and entertainment as well as opportunities to engage with industry through live projects, internships and guest speakers.

What to expect

You’ll develop a broad range of skills in fields such as research, ideas generation, design, modelling, and game engines to underpin your creation of original characters, levels, artefacts and environments.

You will develop essential drawing and design techniques to inform all aspects of your subject knowledge and technical expertise. Digital production skills are taught intensively from Year 1, recognising industry demands and expected levels of graduate expertise.

Industry-led and mentored ‘Live’ projects and competitions are delivered in collaboration with external partners, enabling you to practice your skills in professional contexts while building your portfolio.

You’ll develop communication, teamwork and project management abilities through collaborations across BA (Hons) Games Arts and other closely aligned courses such as BA (Hons) Games Design, BA (Hons) Virtual Reality and BA (Hons) Animation.

You’ll develop a contextual vocabulary and historical knowledge for analysing games as art.

You will build critical skills to articulate meaningful ideas in your practice that promote equality, diversity, and inclusivity as well as themes around sustainability and sustainable practices.

Industry experience and opportunities

You’ll participate in live projects responding to client feedback, developing a professional portfolio to launch your career.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

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