BA Computer Games (Art)
About this course
BA (Hons) Computer Games (Art) is an undergraduate degree in Games Design focusing on the creation of visual assets for interactive virtual environments. Core topics include Programming. The curriculum integrates practical lab work using industry-standard software packages to build professional portfolios for external employment. The first year covers foundational techniques through modules such as Game Studio 1, Game Ready Art, Organic Art and 3D Art 101. The second year advances asset creation and teamwork via Painted Assets, Game Studio 2 and Realising Game Worlds. Optional choices in the second and third years include The Creature Shop, Capture Technologies, Thinking Procedurally and Creature and Character. The final year concludes with major independent and collaborative output through Game Studio 4, Project Sprints and the Final Major Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels (including an Art and Design subject), a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D in an Art and Design subject, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirements of 104 UCAS points. It will be necessary for all students to submit an electronic portfolio for review for consideration. Applicants who aren’t studying an Art and Design subject are still welcome to apply, but will be required to submit an electronic portfolio for consideration. Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. Alternative entry to this course is available through the Foundation Year in Digital Arts
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 11%
- South East: 63%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Game Studio 1
- Game Ready Art
- Organic Art
- 3D Art 101
- Painted Assets
- Game Studio 2
- Realising Game Worlds
- The Creature Shop
- Capture Technologies
- Thinking Procedurally
- Creature and Character
- Game Studio 4
- Project Sprints
- Final Major Project
- Creature and Character
- Capture Technologies
- The Creature Shop
- Thinking Procedurally
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Computer Games (Art) at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Computer games and animation.
What do graduates of BA Computer Games (Art) at Solent University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Computer Games (Art) at Solent University?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Computer Games (Art) at Solent University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Computer Games (Art) at Solent University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.