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Discover the power of art in games by studying BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Portsmouth – two-time winner of TIGA's Best Educational Institution award (2021, 2014).
You'll delve into how game assets are created and used by exploring game art and developing your skills across drawing, modelling, animation, texturing, and composition. You can apply that knowledge in many ways, from collaborating with fellow students on live industry projects to working professionally on an optional placement. With our established relationships with acclaimed national and international games companies – including Rare, Codemasters, Jagex, Stainless, and Climax – you’ll always stay on top of the latest industry standards.
By the end of this course, you'll become a versatile games artist ready to transform the games, creative, and tech industries.
A levels – ABB–BBB
UCAS points – 120–128 points
T levels – Merit
BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDM++
International Baccalaureate – 25
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
We'll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year.
Art Studio
3D Modelling
Games Design and Context
Coding and Scripting for Games
Art Skills for Games
Game Development
Designing for Animation
Student Enterprise for Games
Project Initiation and Career Planning
Commercial Asset Production for Real Time
Design And Visual Research For Cinema And Game
Modern Foreign Language
Student Enterprise
Professional Experience
Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice
Final Year Project
Real-time Interactive Group Project: Part 1
Real-time Interactive Group Project: Part 2
Games Research
Create Worlds
Psychological Theory for Game Designers
Implementing Game Audio
Advanced Graphics Techniques
Motion Capture Applications
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
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