BA (Hons) Game Design and Digital Art at Anglia Ruskin University

Equip yourself with industry-standard competencies highly valued by games design employers. Step into the dynamic and exciting world of the games industry. This course is crafted to provide you with essential skills in game design and development and equip you with competencies highly valued by employers, such as multidisciplinary teamwork that mirrors real-world industry standards.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: September 2027, January 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll cover 3D modelling and animation for characters and environment, user interface design and art production for immersive experiences. Part of the course will overlap with our Game Design and Development course; enabling learning and development in multidisciplinary teams, mirroring real-world industry standards. Year 1: Narrative Game Design, Designing Game Mechanics, Level Design and Rapid Game Prototyping, Game Monetisation, Analytics & Engagement, Specialist Practice In Gaming. Year 2: 3D Modelling & Animation, The Art of User Interfaces, Ruskin Module, Environmental Art and Design, Team-Based Game Development. Year 3: Real-Time 3D and the Art of Immersive Experiences, Experimental Practice in Gaming, Game Studio Design and Development.

Career pathways

You’ll have a broad foundation in game design principles and can specialise in areas such as character design, environmental art and immersive experience design. We emphasis critical areas including ethical considerations in game design, project management, user experience, and innovation in interactive entertainment, alongside developing a robust portfolio.

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