Game Art BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

This degree develops the creative and technical skills to succeed as a digital artist for games. Using tools including Adobe Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter and Unreal, you develop expertise in character, concept and environment art, 3D modelling, UV mapping, baking, composition and shading.

Department: Games Academy | Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement) | Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll study the principles of game art in the context of traditional art practice, combining life drawing and composition with digital 2D and 3D modelling, alongside concept, character and environment art, agile project management and game development pipelines.

Career pathways

Game Art graduates have worked as: Character Artist at 10:10 Games; Environment Artist at Fireproof; Graduate 3D Artist at Frontier Studios; Associate VFX Artist at Splash Damage; UI and UX Artist at Firesprite Games.

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Entry requirements

Three year degree: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points; four year degree with professional placement: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points; four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year: minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate-courses

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