Game Development (Game Art)

UCAS code: I712

Here's what University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College says about its Game Development (Game Art) course.

Do you want to create engaging visual art for the gaming industry? Are you driven, creative, and ready to immerse yourself in the world of game development and curation?

Our BSc (Hons) Game Development (Game Art) degree offers a supportive and personalised learning environment, different from any traditional university programs.

You’ll build a solid knowledge base, practical expertise and transferable skills essential for success in the highly competitive gaming industry. Aligning with industry standards by taking a more practical hands-on approach, this degree will have you working on live briefs and solving real-world industry challenges. Its flexible approach supports diverse learning styles to cater to individual’s needs.

You’ll become proficient in the tools, software, and practices commonly used in the gaming industry. This will allow you to build a creative portfolio that showcases the skills and knowledge demanded by employers.

During the first year, you'll have the opportunity to explore core specialisms and develop a comprehensive understanding of creative design theories, 3D Art workflows, and asset creation techniques related to Game Art.

You'll be able to tailor the course to your needs by choosing a selection of modules each year to fit your desired games art career path. This course regularly welcomes and hosts guest lectures with industry professionals to provide you an insight into current trends, best practices, and career opportunities. You'll be able to attend in-person events which will provide you the opportunity to meet game developers, studios, and industry experts, connecting you with potential future career connections. ?

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Introduction to 3D
• Game Design
• Game Engine 1
• Game Studio

Year 2

• Game Engines 2
• Graphics for Games
• VFX and Lighting
• Game Studio 2 – Game Art

Year 3

• Rapid Game Prototyping
• Indie Game Development
• Game Portfolio
• Game Studio 3 - Game Art

Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including:

• Lectures
• Interactive Student led shared learning seminars
• Case Studies
• Skills Workshops
• Guided Asset Creation
• Teamworking
• Guest speakers
• E-Learning
• Game Jams
• Debugging Challenges
• Playtest & Feedback Sessions.

This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that they have acquired throughout the course of their studies.