BA (Hons) Computer Games (Art)

... United Kingdom
... Solent University

Course Overview

Looking to launch a career at the point where art meets gaming? This professionally accredited computer games art degree focuses on digital art production, giving you a broad understanding of the technology that holds computer games together and helping you to become well versed in art direction, character creation and environment design.

Alongside the development of creative design and art direction skills, this computer games art degree covers computer graphics, the business of games, employability and project management. This broad comprehension will help put students in the best possible position to find employment after graduation.

Students benefit from free access to our dedicated high-spec computer games lab, where they can make use of industry-standard software from Adobe, Autodesk and Epic (Unreal Engine).

Using these facilities, students build up a varied portfolio of creative work. From character models and level design to environment rendering and textures, this portfolio helps students to demonstrate their competencies to potential employers.

At Solent, our excellent industry links play a key part in student development, and past students have had the opportunity to work on live briefs for real clients. In addition, our academic team is formed of expert professionals who have wide-ranging experience in computer game technology and the gaming industry.

Additionally, Solent is a founder member of SIGN. This not-for-profit network was established to represent and support independent video games developers and facilitate growth in the south’s independent video games development sector.

General Eligibility

112-128 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels (including an Art and Design subject), a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* in an Art and Design subject, T-level Merit, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 112 UCAS points.

  • All applicants are required to submit an electronic portfolio.

  • Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course.

  • Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

    • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

    • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component
      or equivalent.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computer Security Systems Information Security


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Campus Name

Southampton City Centre


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

15000, (INT)


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