Game Art BA (Hons)

Program Overview

De Montfort University's Game Art BA (Hons) program equips students with advanced 3D modelling and 2D art skills, preparing them for careers in the game art industry. Recognized by ScreenSkills, the program features industry partnerships, guest lectures, and international experiences, ensuring graduates are industry-ready with a professional portfolio.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program aims to equip students with the necessary professional skills and knowledge for a successful career in the flourishing game art industry.

Objectives:

• Develop high-level 3D modelling skills.
• Enhance existing 2D traditional art skills.
• Produce an industry-ready portfolio with the support of academic and technical supervisors.
• Gain a thorough understanding of the latest industry trends and techniques.

Key Features:

• Recognised by ScreenSkills, the UK's industry-led skills body for screen-based industries.
• Unreal Academic Partner program with integrated Unreal Engine into classes and labs.
• Exhibit at the DMU Degree Show, one of Leicester’s biggest art and design shows.
• Access one-to-one support from the Leicester Media School Drawing Centre.
• Benefit from guest lectures by professional 3D artists, producers, art directors, and studio heads.
• Dedicated work placements opportunities.
• International experiences with DMU Global, including visits to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Berlin Games Festival, and the GREAT Festival of Innovation in Hong Kong.

Outline:

• Three years full-time, four years with placement.
• Block teaching structure, focusing on one subject at a time.
• Modules covering:
• Game Art Fundamentals
• Game Art Essentials
• Intermediate Game Art Principles
• Group Project: Pre-Production and Production
• Professional Practice
• Personal Project: Planning, Pre-Production, and Production

Assessment:

• Individual exercises
• Digital artefacts
• Digital sketchbooks
• Presentations
• Blog entries
• Professional standard portfolio

Teaching:

• Education 2030 approach with block teaching.
• Focus on practical workshops, seminars, and lectures.
• Industry-experienced teaching team.
• Access to online learning tools and resources.

Careers:

• Potential career paths include:
• Environment artist
• Character artist
• Lead artist
• Technical artist
• Director
• Companies graduates have worked for:
• Ubisoft
• BMW
• NaturalMotion
• Playground Games
• Codemasters
• Dambusters Studios
• Lockwood
• Rockstar North
• Jagex

Other:

• Excellent facilities including:
• Games studio with industry-standard software and high-spec PCs
• Drawing studio with Cintiq tablets
• VR development facilities
• DMU Global international experience program
• Employability support from DMU Careers Team
• Entry requirements:
• 112 UCAS points from A-levels or equivalent, with Art and Design at grade B or above
• Art and Design BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma at DMM
• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English or equivalent
• Portfolio
• Fees:
• UK students: £9,250 (2024/25)
• Portfolio guidance: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/game-art-ba-hons-w291/portfolio-guidance.aspx
• Game Art Showreel 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55-4o5-z400

UK

EU/International Institution code: D26 UCAS course code: W291 Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement Fees and funding: 2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 Accreditations: 1 How to apply Order a prospectus Submit a study-related enquiry Institution code: D26 UCAS course code: W291 Duration: Three years full-time, four years with placement Fees and funding: 2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £16,250 Find out more about available funding for international students. Accreditations: How to apply Order a prospectus Application guidance document Submit a study-related enquiry