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Games Art - BA (Hons)

Manchester Metropolitan University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore the technical, artistic and industry skills you’ll need to become a game artist. Through practical projects that can be tailored to your artistic style, you’ll be encouraged to think creatively and collaboratively, equipping you with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern creative industries. You’ll join an inclusive community of students and expert staff on a programme that emphasises diversity, encouraging critical analysis of games and production practices, and creating socially conscious practitioners.BA (Hons) Games Art has been designed to ensure direct relevance to current industry games art roles. With modules that embed technical and conceptual approaches to the production of art for games, you’ll develop your skills in concept art, 2D and 3D art production, and storytelling, all valuable skills for employment in the game industry.You’ll be based in the School of Digital Arts (SODA) with access to advanced technologies in our state-of-the-art studios including VR/AR labs, virtual production and motion capture studios, and the University’s award-winning 3D printing facility. You’ll also benefit from the professional connections our academics bring to the course. National and international guest speakers, networking events and industry partnerships will connect you to gaming, animation, and digital arts professionals, providing valuable industry insights and network-building opportunities for your future career.This course is available with the option of a foundation year.


Features and Benefits

- You will be part of SODA, a £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.- Gain the knowledge, skills and expertise to enter the games industry, one of the fastest growing industries in the digital and creative sector in the UK and globally. - Develop your skills as a 2D and 3D games artist through developing your creativity and drawing from the rich community of SODA.- Develop your confidence and knowledge of the industry by meeting and working with professionals in the field of games art and beyond. - You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding- check out the latest happenings on our news page.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    53rd

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    15th out of 82 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    140 58%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    13th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.18 79%

    38th

    9

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