BA Game Art and Animation
About this course
BA (Hons) in Game Art and Animation, a photography degree focused on practical asset creation, character design, and environment production for interactive media. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. Students participate in collaborative game jams and access dedicated facilities within the Creative Industries Building. The first year covers foundational techniques through modules such as Game Design and Interaction, Game Asset Production, Character Design and Digital Sculpting, and Game Environments and Narrative Design. The second year progresses to technical execution with Asset Production for Game Engines, Character Production for Game Engines, Character Rigging and Animation, and Indie Game Project. The final year involves advanced practice through Advanced Character Production and Animation, Games Industry Specialist, Games User Research, and Games Studio Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 – 112 Types and subjects of qualifications from a range of backgrounds will be taken into consideration, as many subjects remain relevant. Life experience and a demonstrable portfolio will also be taken into consideration if students do not meet tariff range. This is expected to be a significant factor with students applying for Foundation Year study.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 64%
- Learning opportunities: 40%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 40%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 55%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 31%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 38%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Game Design and Interaction
- Game Asset Production
- Character Design and Digital Sculpting
- Game Industry and Agile Production
- Game Environments and Narrative Design
- Design and Motion
- Asset Production for Game Engines
- Character Production for Game Engines
- Character Rigging and Animation
- Real Time Environment Production
- Indie Game Project
- Indie Studio Production
- Advanced Character Production and Animation
- Games Industry Specialist
- Games User Research
- Games Studio Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Game Art and Animation at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £15,500 after 3 years, £18,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £12,500 and £22,500. The £18,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Game Art and Animation at Wrexham 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 Game Art and Animation at Wrexham University?
64% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Game Art and Animation at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Game Art and Animation at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.