Program Overview

Introduction to the BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art and 3D Animation Program

The BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art and 3D Animation program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the game art and 3D animation industry. This program is offered at the SAE Institute in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Program Overview

The BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art and 3D Animation program is a two-year full-time course that covers the fundamentals of 2D and 3D art, animation, and game development. The program is divided into four semesters, each with a unique set of modules and projects.

Semester 1

• 2D Fundamentals: Introduction to the basics of 2D design, general image design, and color theory.
• 3D Fundamentals: Introduction to the basics of 3D modeling, UV workflow, texturing, and texture baking.
• Financing Marketing & Publication: Development of a sense of what areas of work students may later take up in the industry and how to market their work within a team to a specific target group.

Semester 2

• Digital Sculpting & PBR Texturing: Providing students with an understanding of the 3D production pipeline and the skills for creating detailed assets based on concepts.
• Game Art Animation & Rendering: Introduction to the basics of animation and rendering, including the technical processes of lighting and rigging.
• Collaborative Media Project: Enables students to undertake a collaborative media project, gaining experience in the production of a dedicated creative media item.

Semester 3

• Creative Studio 1: Utilization of complex and industry-relevant workflows for producing media projects in a simulated workplace setting.
• Research and Professional Development in Creative Media: Designing the final thesis for the bachelor's degree, developing an idea that brings together personal or professional interests and creativity.

Semester 4

• Advanced Specialised Project: Development of professional practice through the planning and development of an independent activity, which may have a practical or theoretical focus.
• Major Project BA(or BSc): Demonstration of skills in a large-scale, advanced-level project, with options for a practice-based or research-based project.

Career Outcomes

The BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art and 3D Animation program can lead to various career paths, including:

• Character Artist
• Environment Artist
• Technical Artist
• Production Coordinator
• Quality Assurance (QA)
• Motion Designer
• Lighting Artist
• Animator
• Illustrator
• Layout Artist
• 3D Generalist
• Concept Artist
• Graphic Designer
• 2D Artist
• Rigging Technical Director (TD)
• Compositor
• Freelance Artist
• Animation/Art Intern
• FX Artist
• Previs Artist
• Texture Artist
• Look Development Artist
• Pipeline TD
• 3D modeller
• Visualisation Artist
• Matte Painter
• VFX Supervisor
• Art Director

Entry Requirements

• Domestic students must meet the following criteria:
  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Intermediate level of education
  • English language skills: minimum TOEFL score of 80, or minimum IELTS score of 6.5
• International students require a valid VISA for the entire duration of the selected course prior to enrolment.

Fees

• Students studying higher education courses may be eligible for various forms of funding, including student loans and grants.
• Discounts may be available to SAE students on software or hardware through the SAE Student Store.

Related Courses

• MA/MSc Professional Practice in Creative Media Industries
• Video Production Certificate
• Game Art and 3D Animation Advanced Diploma

Accreditation

The BA/BSc (Hons) Game Art and 3D Animation program is developed, delivered, and assessed by SAE Institute and awarded by and quality assured by the University of Hertfordshire.