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3D Game Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Buckinghamshire New University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    4 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. Taught by industry experts and split between our High Wycombe Campus and BNU teaching base at Pinewood Studios, you’ll study in a world-renowned working studio and graduate with a portfolio of work. This course is 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 programme.


Why study this subject?

The global gaming market continues to expand, offering a world of opportunity. Your love of gaming together with your creative and modelling skills could see you in numerous roles - from 3D Artist and Animator to Environmental Artist or Technical Animator.


Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

At BNU we focus on preparing you for work in the industry, helping you to stand out when you graduate. Led by our enthusiastic and dedicated team of industry-savvy practitioners and experienced academics, you will have the freedom to explore all areas of 3D Game Art. You may also have guest lectures and can benefit from live project briefs, masterclasses, and plenty of networking opportunities.You’ll have access to all the software you need to bring your ideas to life. Our small group sizes enable staff and students to work together as a friendly and collaborative community of learners. It also means you’ll benefit from more one to one support with your lecturer.Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.


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 SuiteZbrushYou will also use our BucksAnywhere web service, which provides access to many of the software applications you use for learning and studying and can be used from your own device or from a University owned PC or laptop, from any location.


What will I study?

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

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£ 15,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points : 32 - 56

A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 32 - 56. Every application is considered on an individual basis. For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our General Entry Requirements pages.

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University information

Buckinghamshire New University

  • University League Table

    114th

  • Campus address

    Buckinghamshire New University, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JZ, England

Stimulating courses and strong employer relationships prepare you for a successful career with big cities London and Oxford only a short train journey away.
A vibrant and diverse international community with dedicated support and various societies to join. Based in the Chiltern Hills, it's perfect to live and study.
Highly rated by students, BNU ranks number 2 for student satisfaction in the South East and 13th overall in the Complete University Guide.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    76th out of 84 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 222
    109 45%

    77th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    47.0 47%

    78th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.25 85%

    5th

    3

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