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Why choose the School of Computer Science and Technology
Our computer games and animation courses rank joint 1st in their subject field for academic support (NSS, 2024)
Our postgraduate taught computing courses rank 4th overall in their subject field with top 3 rankings for teaching, engagement, learning community, assessment and organisation (PTES, 2024)
First-hand experience of how the industry operates through collaborative projects with industry partners
About the course
This hands-on, career-oriented course develops advanced knowledge and skills in digital art, animation and emerging technologies for games. It gives you both a strong technical foundation and practical experience of asset creation while building your understanding of new industries such as spatial computing (VR/AR/XR) and virtual production. You work on real-life projects, solving complex problems across games development and enhancing your abilities in 2D and 3D digital asset creation so you are well prepared for a range of careers in this rapidly evolving field.
Partnerships and collaborations
This course has been developed in close collaboration with industry. You also collaborate on projects with industry partners, providing first-hand experience of how the industry operates and allowing you to apply your skills in real-world contexts.
Your student experience
Apply your creativity and craft your own visual environments and characters that captivate players, enhancing their overall gaming experience.
Study in an immersive learning environment where you apply your knowledge to real-world challenges, gaining invaluable experience and building a robust project portfolio.
Benefit from the personalised guidance and industry insights of leading academics who have developed influential projects in games art worldwide. As well as working on projects with industry partners, you also work collaboratively with students in MA Games Design and other courses.
Take the opportunity to publish your games in collaboration with companies like Andrews. Benefit from guest lectures by professionals from leading games art and development companies, gaining valuable industry insights.
Facilities and specialist equipment
- Specialist games, animation and graphics labs with VR technology and high-spec computers
- Motion-capture and green-screen studios
- Industry-level software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal Engine and Blender
- Modern computing labs, group study hubs and bespoke teaching spaces in our STEM building
Careers
Acquiring skills in games art will enable you to join one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing sectors within the global creative industries. Choosing our MA Games Art is a transformative step towards a career in the games-development industry or building and enhancing the skills in your current portfolio. The course equips you for various roles within the gaming industry such as concept art, 3D modelling, games animation and effects. Graduates of this course will be well prepared for roles in game-development studios, film, multimedia production and other related media and digital fields.
