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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    DBS Institute Manchester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

As a game artist, you’ll be joining one of the fastest growing sectors of the games industry where skills are in higher demand than ever before.Our BA (Hons) Game Art degree is designed to turn your passion for games and artistic talent into a professional career, teaching you how to create the stunning visuals that bring games to life.Over three years, you’ll delve into every aspect of game art, from concept art and character design to environment creation and world-building. You’ll hone your skills using world-class facilities equipped with high-end hardware and cutting-edge software like Autodesk Maya, Substance, Zbrush, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and game engines such as Unity and Unreal. Alongside mastering these tools, you’ll study the fundamental principles of game art and traditional art practices, preparing you to contribute to major game development projects in your second and third years.This course is highly practical, offering you the opportunity to work on real game projects that simulate the industry’s fast-paced environment. We’ll inspire you to think creatively, experiment, and push the boundaries of game art. With guidance from industry professionals and access to top-tier facilities, you’ll graduate with a polished portfolio and the technical expertise to excel in the game industry.Why Choose This Course?- Hands-On Experience: Jump straight into real game projects, working with fellow students to create stunning visuals that bring games to life.- Creative Freedom: Explore your unique style and push your creative limits with guidance from industry experts who are there to help you shine.- Future-Ready: Whether you're aiming to be a character designer, concept artist, or 3D modeler, this course sets you up for success in a wide range of exciting roles in the game industry.This course is taught by dBs Institute and awarded by Falmouth University.


Modules


Year 1

● Concept Art 1● Character Art 1● Environment Art 1● Concept Art 2● Character Art 2● Environment Art 2


Year 2

● Art Research Practice● World Building: Pre-Production● Developing Character Art Vocabularies● World Building: Production● Collaboration


Year 3

● Professional Portfolio● Future Skills● Technical Art Practice● Future of Games● Major CollaborationFull course details and module information can be found on our website. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

dBs Institute

  • Campus address

    dBs Institute (Bristol), 17 St Thomas Street, Bristol, BS1 6JS, England

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