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3D Game Art - BA (Hons)

Bucks New University

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UCAS CODE: DGA1

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    High Wycombe Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Do you love computer games? Kick-start a career designing the animations that bring them to life with a degree in 3D Game Art. You’ll have access to up-to-date hardware and use industry standard software, ensuring everything you learn is current. You'll learn from industry experts and graduate with a portfolio of work.


Why study 3D Game Art at BNU?


Industry focused curriculum

BNU's 3D Game Art degree is designed in collaboration with industry professionals, making sure the skills you acquire are aligned with current market demands. You’ll learn everything from character design to environmental modelling, using industry-standard tools like Maya and Unreal Engine.


Career support

Throughout your studies, BNU offers dedicated career services, including workshops, portfolio reviews, and networking events. The program is designed to equip you with the tools needed to navigate the competitive job market confidently.


Portfolio development

The course emphasizes creating a high-quality showreel, a crucial asset when entering the job market. You’ll have multiple opportunities to refine your portfolio with feedback from tutors and industry professionals, ensuring it represents your best work. Graduating with a strong portfolio makes you stand out to employers and sets you up for success.


Track record for graduate success

BNU alumni have secured positions in major VFX houses and game studios, contributing to high-profile projects, including blockbuster films and games. You could follow in the footsteps of graduates who now work at companies like Rockstar Games and Creative Assembly. Their success stories highlight the course's ability to launch creative careers in the games industry.


What facilities can I use?

We’ve made sure you have access to industry-standard equipment and software, including: State-of-the-art Motion Capture EquipmentUnreal EngineUnityMaya3DS MaxSubstance SuiteZbrush


What will I study?

On this course you will be taught the fundamentals of 3D modelling and animation, and as your studies progress, your skills with modelling will also improve, and you will also learn about games engines and design.The focus of this course is on professional workflows for creating 3D assets such as characters, props and environments. You will learn how to export and set these up in a games engine and learn the fundamentals of interactivity and gameplay elements. The course has been intentionally designed to be flexible, to allow you as a student to select and pursue your own specialism within the field.During your time with us you’ll discover both the animation and modelling aspect of the field, which you will then develop to include more advanced aspects such as organic sculpting, hair and clothes.You’ll undertake individual and project work, having the opportunity to take a set industry style project and a creative project to develop your specialist skills and build an industry ready portfolio.This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.

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Tuition fees

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£ 15,150per year

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University information

Bucks New University

Bucks New University

  • University League Table

    120th

  • Campus address

    High Wycombe Campus, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    57th out of 82 13

    116th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    103 42%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    31st

    33

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.33 83%

    13th

    34

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    94 41%

    108th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    87th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    83rd

    65

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