Games Art
Ravensbourne University London
UCAS Code: I602 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
Unleash your creativity in the exhilarating world of Games Art! Take on the BA (Hons) Games Art degree at Ravensbourne University London and embark on an extraordinary journey that opens doors to a booming industry. With gaming becoming the largest entertainment sector globally, this course equips you with the skills to thrive in the vast field of game art.
Explore the diverse disciplines within modern game development, from creating captivating 2D and 3D art creations to utilising state-of-the-art technologies to construct intricate game worlds and dynamic characters. Stay ahead of the ever-evolving technologies driving the industry forward.
In your first year, you will delve into the various art roles in the industry, allowing you to specialize and focus as you progress toward your final year. Our course is part of a suite of other Games courses, which foster collaboration and interdisciplinary co-production, mirroring the partnerships vital to thriving in the professional Games industry. A specific work-based learning module in year two will enhance your industry awareness and allow you to build valuable connections.
Your learning will address sociopolitical considerations and will inspire you to use your creative process to address personal and global issues relating to the environment, gender, race and diversity.
Get ready to level up your artistic prowess and be part of the groundbreaking gaming revolution! Discover more and apply now.
**Why study this course?**
- Develop skills across three main specialisms: environment, characters and technical art
- Build the fundamental skills in core games working technologies and production methodologies
- Build the entrepreneurial and broader business awareness to thrive in a competitive working environment
- Build connections and find long-lasting careers in the vast field of games art
- Explore the various disciplines that make up art departments in modern games development
- Develop your own practice in a supportive environment
- Build essential interdisciplinary skills through collaboration with other courses
**Career pathways**
Graduates will be able to pursue work in a number of roles and fields including but not limited to the game industries, the TV and Film industries, the Digital industries, the VR and AR industries, and Medical imaging and training.
**For more information, please visit our website.**
Modules
You'll explore game engine technologies, scripting, production methodologies (scrum, Lean, Waterfall), development cycles, concepting and ideation, prototyping, documentation, 2D/3D art pipelines, character design, environment design, games culture and studies, game design fundamentals, team working. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
Assessment methods
You will be continually assessed through various tasks such as blogs, reports, presentations and evidence of experimentation and research. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
The Uni
Ravensbourne University London
Ravensbourne
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