Video Game Digital Art - BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
The BA Video Game Art undergraduate degree course responds to the growing demand for skilled, team-orientated, reflexive graduate professionals ready to succeed.
Interactive entertainment and video games development are key sectors for contemporary culture, economic growth and employment locally in the Midlands, nationally and globally.
This accelerated two-year course gives you a guaranteed video game development placement in our in-house studio, which will take place over the summer term of the course. The workplace simulation approach of our department (School of Games, Film and Animation) has been championed by the influential 2009 Livingstone Next Gen Report, which cited us as a national best practice example for developing new talent for the games industry.
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About this course
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
LEVEL 3 (and above) QUALIFICATIONS
BBB / 120 UCAS points
Excluding subjects General Studies & Critical Thinking
A maximum of 4 subjects are considered. These can be other A/S Levels (as long in a different subject) A-Levels or Level 3 equivalents.
Why Choose Us?
Students are satisfied with this course! We scored 100 per cent for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.
This fast-track programme provides a rare opportunity to secure a BA (Hons) degree in only two years.
Guaranteed summer placement in in-house development studio (Year One).
Teaching is delivered by industry practitioners with over 20 years of industry experience, creating products such as ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ and ‘Goldeneye Reloaded’.
During the two-year course you’ll work on a number of live projects with industry partners. Previous partners and mentors have included, Red Bee Media, FreeStyleGames and Codemasters.
On the course you’ll learn a range new skills and art disciplines relevant and appropriate for careers in the field of video game development, such as concept, environment, character, GUI and animation.
This course is part of Gamer Camp, a finishing school for game developers (coders, artists and producers) based at Birmingham City University. In short, you will:
Get intensive, practical training from top developers
Tackle real game briefs set by major developers
Experience all stages of the games development process
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Subjects
- Animation
- Teaching
- Design
- 3d training
- Art
- 3D
- Project
- Production
- 3D Sculpting Primer
- 3D Character Production
Course programme
During the first year, teaching methods may include practical sessions, lectures and group debates, featuring input from both University staff and guest lecturers from industry, providing you with a wide range of practical knowledge and insight.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 160 credits):
- Art Theory and Practice
- 2D Art Production
- 3D Modelling Theory and Practice
- 3D Art Production
- Collaborative Project
- Interactive Entertainment, Development and Implementation20 credits
- Narrative Entertainment Script & Production
During your second year, there will be a further opportunities to learn from guest lecturers.
You will undertake one major project module, where you will go through the process of scoping, defining and pitching the creation of your own project, which may include your own art assets, a new product, or even working with an industry partner to respond to a brief they have set.
If you are creating your own product, you may wish to partner up with the students with complementary skills such as programming, design, production and business.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):
- 3D Sculpting Primer
- 3D Character Production
- Animation Pipelines
- Professional Practice
- Major Project
Additional information
UK student
Fees - £11,100 per year
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 2 years
Fees - £14,500 per year
Video Game Digital Art - BA (Hons)