BA Games Arts
University for the Creative Arts
Entry requirements
For both the BA (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details. The standard entry requirements* for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications; Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4); Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject; 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL), see more information about IB entry requirements . And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Animation, interactive, film and sound, focusing on games arts. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Design & Creative Practice, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme follows Agile studio workflows, with collaborative production modules progressing from team contribution in year one to leadership roles in year two. A self-directed Major Project serves as the capstone, and the course provides access to motion capture and VR/AR facilities.
Modules
- Games Arts Fundamentals
- Career Catalyst: Skills & Capability
- Games Arts Environment Production
- Collaborative Games Studio 1 (Foundations)
- Character Art for Games
- Career Catalyst: Communities & Influence
- Games Arts IP Development
- Collaborative Games Studio 2 (Production and Leadership)
- Creative Research
- Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction
- Major Project