Game Art

On this module, you'll learn how to create and develop new concept ideas for a range of situations. You'll improve your visual research and creative skills to come up with innovative visual ideas. The module will help you find your unique personal approach to visual representation.

Familiarise yourself with the standards and principles of undergraduate study and professional practice. You'll be introduced to concepts and terminology related to your subject and you'll develop your theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding of your subject discipline, as well as the ethical and legal issues involved.

This module aims to introduce the process of 3D modelling and digital art for games and encourage independent learning. You'll follow a design process from research through the practical development of creative ideas to deliver an appropriate outcome. Explore a variety of techniques and gain skills in time management, planning, organisation, and communication. 

This module aims to develop your traditional visual communication skills. You will expand on your approach to games design and develop an understanding of light, shadow, and form. You will also learn how time management, planning, and organisational skills are significant.

On this module you'll be encouraged to research into the work of professional game artists and designers. You will identify good practice for entry to the industry. And, you will develop layout and presentation skills for showcasing portfolio ready games assets and designs.

This module will develop your creative design skills through personalised 3D modelling digital techniques and rendering processes. You'll learn workflow methodology to help you manage and use production techniques and skills effectively. You'll also be able to apply your ideas and concept using an appropriate production process.

On this module you'll develop your understanding of the capabilities of a contemporary game engine. You'll explore how the engine is used to generate specific outcomes. The module will help you understand scene composition, presentation, and associated factors.

This module aims to facilitate your independent learning to identify specific target markets and genres within the gaming industry and design with those targets in mind to introduce time management and communication skills.

This module encourages you to demonstrate your creative skills and knowledge through external and personal briefs, fostering self-critique, motivation, and professionalism. The focus is on integrating core, contextual and specialist practical studies.

This module will enable you to draw together the skills you have gained so far to devise a coherent integrated project based upon a major theme. You'll be expected to demonstrate analytical and critical skills, become an independent learner, and deploy the skills and knowledge you've built up over the course in the organisation and presentation of your project. You'll create working solutions that are technically and aesthetically comprehensive.