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BA Video Games Art and Design

Royal Holloway, University of London

Institution
Royal Holloway, University of London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Video Games Art and Design
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W6V1
Typical offer
A-level BBB, IB 30

Entry requirements

A level: BBB-BBC (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 5,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 30 points overall.

About this course

BA in Animation, Interactive, Film and Sound, focusing on video games art and design. Core topics include Programming and Communication & Writing. The course includes a portfolio module for presenting work to industry and culminates in an original digital media project combining image, sound, text and code.

Modules

  • Coding for the Arts
  • Game Engines: Interactive and Immersive Environments
  • 3D Digital Art
  • Introduction to Media Histories 1
  • Introduction to Media Histories 2
  • Game Art, Design and Story
  • Indie and Mobile Game Design
  • Virtual Production Industry & Workflows
  • Videogames Politics Culture and History
  • Digital Aesthetics
  • Creative Industries
  • Race and Power in Film and Media
  • Creative Digital and Social Media
  • Advanced 3D Modelling
  • Game Art, Design and Story: Portfolio Piece
  • Advanced Digital Media Communications Project
  • Animation and Visual Effects
  • Advanced Virtual Production
  • Music Video
  • Film Form
  • Advanced Screenwriting
  • Advanced Editing