Game Art
De Montfort University
UCAS Code: W291 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
UCAS Code: W291 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
Pass in the QAA accredited Access to HE Art and Design course with at least 15 level 3 credits in Art and Design at Distinction. English GCSE required as a separate qualification as equivalency is not accepted within the Access qualification. We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Art and Design at higher level grade 6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Art and Design BTEC National Diploma / Extended Diploma
T Level
UCAS Tariff
from at least two A-levels or equivalent, with Art and Design at grade B. Plus five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or equivalent
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About this course
Combining creativity and knowledge of specialist technology, coupled with strong industry links, you will graduate with the skills required for roles as an environment artist, character artist, lead artist, technical artist or director.
This specialist art degree, accredited by ScreenSkills, will help you to master high-level 3D modelling skills, as well as develop your existing 2D traditional art skills, through modules including Game Production, Digital Art Practice and Traditional Art Practice. Showcase your talent and creativity by producing an industry-ready portfolio, with support from your academic and technical supervisors.
Our excellent facilities include a dedicated games studio with a range of industry-standard software and high-spec PCs and consoles for producing 3D game content, a drawing studio and a suite of Cintiq graphics tablets. We also have VR development facilities to support students who wish to work in visualisation and virtual reality.
Recent graduates are working for companies such as Ubisoft, BMW, NaturalMotion, Playground Games, Codemasters, Dambusters Studios, Lockwood, Rockstar North and Jagex. Have a look at the amazing work of our recent graduates and alumni on: ArtStation - Game Art DMU
Modules
**Year one**
Block 1: Game Art Fundamentals 1
Block 2: Game Art Fundamentals 2
Block 3: Game Art Essentials 1
Block 4: Game Art Essentials 2
**Year two**
Block 1: Intermediate Game Art Principles 1
Block 2: Intermediate Game Art Principles 2
Block 3: Group Project: Pre-Production
Block 4: Group Project: Production
**Year three**
Block 1: Professional Practice 1
Block 2: Professional Practice 2
Block 3: Personal Project: Planning and Pre-Production
Block 4: Personal Project: Production
Assessment methods
The course has a vibrant studio culture that encourages individuals to achieve their full potential. You will benefit from block teaching - DMU’s new way of delivering courses. Through block teaching, you will focus on one subject at a time instead of several at once.
Teaching and learning is primarily through practical workshops, seminars and lectures.
Assessment is through individual exercises, digital artefacts, digital sketchbooks, presentations and blog. You will produce your own portfolio of professional standard work, guided by artists from the game industry and the teaching team.
You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.
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