Game Art

About this programme

Our Game Art Foundation Degree programme is an exciting two-year course based in Bristol at our University Centre Wise campus. The course is focused on providing you with the relevant skills to become a game artist, build a thorough portfolio ready to land your first job. This foundation degree programme will develop professional skills required to create innovative and captivating game content. You will also gain valuable knowledge on how to succeed in the games industry using industry-standard software, methods, and pipelines. Software used includes Unreal Engine game development software; Autodesk Maya 3D modelling software; ZBrush sculpting software; Photoshop image-editing software; Substance Suite and Ableton audio editing software. Within the course, you will focus on well-established visual elements of games. You will develop your drawing and design skills with intent on applying these to related elements, such as concepting; character and environment art and 3D modelling. Complementing this learning, you will study emerging and specialist areas within the games industry, providing you with insight into the latest trends, preparing you skillset for jobs now and in the future. Combining creativity with emerging and established technology, you will be part of a foundation degree offering innovation, imagination, and employability at its heart. Once you have completed this two-year Game Art Foundation Degree programme you can top-up your qualification by completing our BA (Hons) Game Art and Production. ‍