BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation at University of West London

Programme overview

On this BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation degree, you will be encouraged to showcase your creativity as you learn to create the visual worlds, characters, and animations that bring games to life. Specialised teaching focused on game art and animation will help prepare you for a career in the fast-growing and creative games industry. Developing the key artistic and technical skills required by employers, you will learn how professional artists use 2D and 3D art, modelling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to build immersive environments and memorable characters.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This BA (Hons) Games Art and Animation degree has been developed to combine artistic creativity with the technical workflows used in modern game production. It is grounded in visual design and animation practice, while introducing the digital tools and real-time pipelines used to create professional game art. As you develop your skills, you will explore 2D and 3D art, modelling, texturing, animation, and visual effects, learning how artists create characters, environments, and assets that shape the visual identity of games. Modules include: Games Narrative Design; 2D Visual Design; Interactive Environments and Level Design; Game Design and Concept; Keystone Project; 3D Assets; Modular Asset Creation; Designing for Interaction; Visual Identity; Aesthetic Play.

Career pathways

Games art and animation graduates can go on to work in a range of roles within the games industry, including environment art, character art, concept art, animation, and visual effects. You may also pursue opportunities in related creative industries where your skills in 2D and 3D art, digital animation, and visual storytelling are highly valued. Job roles include: Game designer; Level designer; Character artist; Environment artist (common industry role); Concept artist; Animator; Visual effects (VFX) artist.

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Entry requirements

104; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, C and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: I605.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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