Game Art - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

BA (Hons) Game Art teaches students to create characters and worlds using industry-standard tools such as Unreal Engine and Maya, through live projects and industry-style briefs. It is part of the Games and Animation Academy of Wales.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one introduces drawing, sculpting, 3D modelling and texturing before technical software, with modules Introduction to Game Art, 2D and 3D Game Art Production, Game Art Studies 1, World Creation and Visual Studies for Game Art.

Career pathways

Environment artist, character artist, concept artist, prop artist, vehicle or hard surface artist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level: CCC to include a relevant Art and Design subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales grade C and CC at A level with a relevant Art and Design subject. BTEC Extended Diploma MMM in a relevant Art and Design subject. Access to HE Diploma in a relevant Art and Design subject with at least 96 tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) in a relevant art and design subject. GCSEs: a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent, with consideration given to individual circumstances. Contextual offers may be made based on background and circumstances.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)

Duration: 3 years full-time

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