Program Overview

Introduction to Games Art (Online)

Overview

You explore the fundamental principles used in the production of 3D models and 2D textures for use within a game environment.

Course Details

Credits: 10, Level: 4

Computer Games

Course Overview

You use a combination of industry-standard 3D software for modelling and industry-standard texturing software for creating textures. You learn about art and engine pipelines, which are used by practising game artists.

What You Study

• 3D asset and material integration into a games engine
• Technical and artistic criteria and limitations for a 3D games artist
• Model, unwrap, texture and manipulate assets within a games engine
• Create a small-scale environment using industry standard games art practices.

How You Are Assessed

By an in-course assessment, and you are required to model and texture several assets to create a small-scale scene within a game engine.

Entry Requirements

• Ensure your laptop or PC can run these programmes:
  • Any version of Autodesk Maya or Blender
  • Unreal Engine 4
  • Substance Painter.
• International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
• Age restriction: Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

• Fee for applicants: £50
• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Online
• Start date: Starts Monday 2 June, Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Also of Interest

• 3D Games Art MA
• Games Art BA (Hons)
• Games Art and Design BA (Hons)