BA (Hons) Game Arts & Animation at Arts University Plymouth

A degree preparing students to join a games or animation studio, developing projects through storytelling, prototyping and problem-solving. Students can tailor their studies towards game arts or animation and develop 360-degree content in an immersive dome through the Real Ideas partnership.

Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time; 4 years full-time (7 part-time) with Integrated Foundation year  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional sandwich year (placements and internships)  |  Intake: 2026 and 2027 entry  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Writing, concept art, storyboarding, art direction, animation and editing; the first year has a strong focus on fundamental drawing practice including anatomy, characters, posing and animation. Year One units: Methods & Materials, Encountering Place, Exploring Subject and Platforms of Exchange. Year Two: Speculative Strategies, Global Challenges, Ideas & Audience and Emergent Practice, with an optional sandwich year of placements and internships. Year Three: Research & Development, Publication, Positioning Practice and Final Project.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include 2D Texture Artists, 3D CGI Animators, 3D Modellers, Animators, Art Directors, Character Designers, Compositors, Concept Artists, Illustrators, Set and Prop Designers and Storyboard Artists.

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