BA (Hons) Game Art at University of Derby

This degree prepares you for a fast-growing, ever-evolving industry. The games sector has expanded hugely over the past decade, and there is a rising need for graduates who can use modern tools and technology to create high-quality game art. Our Game Art course sits alongside our Game Design and Game Programming degrees as part of our Games@Derby community .

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Computer Games  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: ​​3D Modelling​, 3D Animation, ​​Game Design Fundamentals​, ​​Art and Design Fundamentals​, ​​3D Modelling 2 and Texturing​. Year 2 core modules: ​​Game Lab 1​, ​​Game Lab 2​, ​​Animation and Rigging for Games​, ​​Game Environment Art​, ​​Character Art​.

Career pathways

You will be prepared to work in agile indie teams, established studios, or related industries while continuing to refine your game development expertise in professional roles in game development, where creative vision meets technical know-how.

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