Game Art, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Become an industry-ready game artist by developing creative and technical skills in digital art. Using industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, and Unreal, you will master character, concept, and environment art, along with 3D modelling, UV mapping, baking, composition, and shading. In later years, contribute to major game development projects, graduating with confidence to enter the rapidly growing games sector.Falmouth University excels in this field, ranked highest in the UK for concept art and illustration (Rookies Global Rankings 2023). Study in state-of-the-art facilities with access to professional hardware and software, collaborate on real games while retaining intellectual property, and learn from experts who have worked on titles like Grand Theft Auto and World of Warcraft. Opportunities for networking and placements enhance employability, with graduates securing roles at studios such as Frontier Developments. Modules cover foundational skills in years one and two, specialist projects in year three, and advanced collaboration in year four, assessed entirely through coursework and portfolio development.