BA (Hons) Games Art Design

SUMMARY OF COURSE. (detailed by De montford university website)

• The most popular game art course in the UK
• The only Skillset-accredited game art course in England
• Our graduates make the games you play (Aliens vs Predator, Assassin’s Creed 2, Colin McRae Dirt, Dead Rising 2, Guitar Hero, Infamous, Killzone 3, Lost Planet 2, Operation Flashpoint 2, Rogue Warrior, Uncharted 2, Warhawk)
• Leads to successful careers in games, creative visualisation and CGI, including 3D modeller and texture artist, technical artist, visual effects artist, concept artist, GUI artist, texture artist
• Two-thirds of our graduates last year got jobs in the games industry within three months of graduating

The course is a distinctive mix of creativity, talent and the very latest technology and our students produce work to the highest possible standard. There are regular guest lectures from professionals including artists, producers, art directors, studio heads and others. Our students are regularly head-hunted by our guests, with internships providing you with a headstart in your career.
A unique opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to design successful game content. You’ll graduate with a portfolio demonstrating your capabilities and talents

Entry and Admissions Criteria

You should have a good portfolio, plus one of the following typical offers:

• Successful completion of an Art and Design Foundation Course
• National Diploma merit profile in a relevant subject
• 240 UCAS Points, to include two GCE/VCE A Levels with grade C in at least one art or design subject
• Progression or Advanced Diploma with 240 UCAS Points, to include art or design
• International Baccalaureate: 28 Points.

All equivalent qualifications are welcome as are applications from mature students with alternative qualifications and/or work experience. You should have a strong GCSE profile, including English at grade C, or equivalent.

Fee information

£3375 per year.