Computer Games Art [with placement year] BA (Hons)

Accredited by TIGA, our Computer Games Art degree will allow you to develop art skills relevant to the fast-moving computergames industry. You’ll gain 3D computer games skills including modelling, texturing and animation, enabling you to createcharacters, environments and more. During your studies, you’ll discover how you can use your visual research, creative experimentation and technical development toforge a career as a computer games artist. You’ll learn how to plan your designs by creating concept art before bringing them tolife using interactive software such as Unity 3D. ARU is the place to be for studying Computer Games Art, with Nesta* reporting 18% of the gaming industry is based inCambridge. Our Computer Games Art course scored 92% for ‘The Teaching on my Course’ in the National Student Survey 2019. By studying Computer Games Art at ARU, you’ll get the chance to improve your prospects with live briefs and guest speakersfrom tech giants like Sony, Jagex and Frontier. Our flexible modules allow you to explore different aspects of digital art, helping you specialise and future-proof your career. Andwith TIGA accreditation, this course gives you a badge of excellence to show future employers too. We're also partners with the Global Science and Technology Forum, giving you access to cutting-edge research materials. During your time at ARU, you’ll receive ongoing support to find placements and work experience relevant to your ComputerGames Art and you can take an optional placement year. In recent times, ARM, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Frontierand Just Flight have all offered internships and work opportunities to ARU students.