Games Art Manchester Metropolitan University

Creating art for games is both specialised and rewarding - a mix of technical know-how and creative thinking that can make a huge impact on the look, feel and experience of any computer game. A game artist can create entire living and breathing virtual worlds, dynamic animated characters and beautiful atmospheric effects in one of the most challenging and exciting roles in the creative industry. Our BA (Hons) Games Art course offers this mix, with core skills and vital understanding that will equip you for your future career in the games industry.

Whileit's a specialist course offering a specialist skill set, being part of the School of Digital Arts (SODA) offers the unique opportunity to work with others from acrossour broadcreative community. By working in collaboration with studentsof photography, animation, sound design and more, as well as studentsfrom theDepartment of Computing and Mathematics,you'll get a taste of the kind of cross-disciplinary teamwork that's essential in the fast-moving digital sector. It's not only a creative environment, but a well-equipped one too. SODA has been purpose-built to develop industry-standard skills, so it offers industry-standard facilities -giving you every opportunity to get to grips with professional-grade development and design technology.

Just as SODA providesa vibrant, dynamic environment for studying games art, Manchester provides an exciting, creative setting. The city is not only home to one of the largest media and creative sectors outside of London, but also has a rich history of video games creation,fromOcean Softwarein the 1980's toTT Gamesand much more today.On our doorstep, you can find renowned CG, visual effects and VR/AR agencieslikeFlipbookandCarbon Digital, not to mention the BBC'sentire digital and games teams. In short,it'smuch more than an exciting city for students, for qualified, well-rounded game artists,Manchestercan provide the perfect launch pad for a rewarding career.

Entry requirements

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTS

26 IB Diploma Points or 104-112 UCAS tariff points from Higher Level.

IELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

There's further information for international students on our international website if you're applying with non-UK qualifications.