Games Art and Technology, BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) in Games Art and Technology is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with essential skills for careers in games art disciplines. It employs a multi-disciplinary approach, integrating technical and theoretical elements of 3D art and development, including environment design, character design, and technical art practices. The curriculum utilises a Universal Design for Learning framework to promote inclusivity and reflects current industry standards, such as procedural asset generation and workflows for film, TV, and VR/XR.The programme focuses on three core areas: Environmental Design and Implementation, Character Design and Implementation, and Technical Art with Virtual Production. Modules span three years, beginning with foundational topics like 2D workflows and 3D modelling in Year 1, advancing to character sculpting and game studio projects in Year 2, and culminating in a final project and professional practice in Year 3, with optional modules available in later years.

Year 1 Core and Spine modules

• Creative Industries and You- Finding your path

• Foundational Art

• 2D Workflows

• Introduction to Game Engines

• Practice, Context and culture

• 3D Models

• Physically Based Rendering and Lighting

• Prototyping

Year 2 Core and Spine modules

• Creative Industries- and You 2- Collaborative entrepreneurship

• Environmental Storytelling

• Character Design and Sculpting

• Creativity, Identity and Authenticity

• Game Studio

Year 3 Core and Spine modules

• Final project

• Pre-Production

• Production

• Creative Industries and you 3- Professional practice

In years 2 and 3, students select optional modules to study alongside the core and spine modules. Please visit the School website for a list of optional modules