Game Arts & Animation with Integrated Foundation Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Game Arts & Animation with Integrated Foundation Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
If you want to pursue a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth but feel you have yet to acquire the experience and range of skills necessary, our Integrated Foundation will prepare you for entry to one of our BA (Hons) undergraduate courses.
What is an Integrated Foundation?\
The Integrated Foundation will provide you with a preparatory year that will support your creative development, through a broad understanding of art, design and media skills relevant to your chosen degree subject. Learning through experimentation, exploration and discovery to ...
If you want to pursue a creative degree at Arts University Plymouth but feel you have yet to acquire the experience and range of skills necessary, our Integrated Foundation will prepare you for entry to one of our BA (Hons) undergraduate courses.
What is an Integrated Foundation?\
The Integrated Foundation will provide you with a preparatory year that will support your creative development, through a broad understanding of art, design and media skills relevant to your chosen degree subject. Learning through experimentation, exploration and discovery to support you in progressing to the next level of your degree at Arts University Plymouth.
Our Integrated Foundation is a dynamic blend of lectures, workshops, and practical studio sessions designed to challenge and inspire. Our diverse student body spans from fresh-faced eighteen-year-olds to seasoned creatives in their seventies, fostering a rich collaborative environment. With the freedom to take risks and experiment, you'll develop a diverse skill set through hands-on experimentation with materials, processes, and methodologies. This transformative journey hones critical skills essential for degree-level study, expanding your proficiency in drawing, visual research, contextual studies, digital imaging, and design methods. Gain invaluable experience in a supportive atmosphere that encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
Our BA (Hons) Game Arts & Animation degree prepares you for today’s highly competitive market and rapidly expanding entertainment and media industry, which is forecast to reach $3.5 trillion globally by 2029.
Through storytelling, prototyping and problem-solving, you will develop projects and lead in interdisciplinary contexts, gaining knowledge that will be valuable whether you work for a multinational organisation or a small studio. Alongside the teaching of other content linked to entertainment designs, integrated studies and the humanities and arts, you will develop a comprehensive and sustainable approach for creating dynamic and engaging games and animations.
### At a glance
* Degree: BA (Hons) Game Arts & Animation
* UCAS codes: 3-year degree W61M / 4-year with Integrated Foundation W618
* Typical UCAS points: 32
### Course overview
The objective of the course is to prepare each student to join a studio, having observed and practised the numerous phases required in the production of game design and animated features, including:
* Writing
* Concept art
* Storyboarding
* Art direction
* Animation
* Editing
### Choose your specialism in year two
During your second year you will be able to select either a games or animation career development specialism.
* Game arts path: prepares students to create and communicate visual concepts through 3D and 2D prototyping, iteration and production.
* Animation path: develops students in the disciplines of character animation, storyboarding, modelling, art direction and the principles of 2D and 3D lighting.
### Why choose this course?
* Industry-ready expertise: graduates emerge with expertise in storytelling, prototyping and problem-solving, perfectly primed for fulfilling roles in the dynamic and demanding entertainment industry.
* Real Ideas partnership: opportunities to develop and screen 360-degree content in Europe’s first-of-its-kind immersive dome, compatible with VR, AR, mixed reality, games and animation software.
### Careers and future opportunities
Career opportunities include: 2D Texture Artists, 3D CGI Animators, 3D Modellers, Print Artists (stop-motion production), Animators, Art Directors, Character Designers, Compositors, Concept Artists, Illustrators, Set and Prop Designers and Storyboard Artists.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-E67
Institution Code
P65
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32.0
Although many of our students do come in with top grades and high UCAS points, these aren’t necessarily essential for entry. We typically ask for a minimum of 32 UCAS points, but we understand that talented artists, designers and makers can have a wide range of relevant strengths and skills beyond formal qualifications. We’re just as interested in exploring your portfolio as we are in seeing your grades.
A level
E,E
We welcome A levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course
Access to HE Diploma
We welcome Access to HE Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
PP
We welcome Pearson BTEC Diplomas in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
We welcome International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
PP
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Advanced Higher
D
We welcome Scottish Advanced Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Baccalaureate
We welcome Scottish Baccalaureate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
T Level
We welcome T Level in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Scottish Higher
We welcome Scottish Higher in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
We can accept AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (core maths) when combined with other qualifications
AS
A,C
We welcome AS levels in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
We welcome Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
We can accept City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Extended Project
We can accept Extended Project when combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
We welcome Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
National progression Award - Scotland
We can accept National Progression Award - Scotland when combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
We can accept NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
We can accept OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
M
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
M
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We welcome OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths A (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths)
We can accept OCR Level 3 Certificate in Core Maths B (MEI) (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
We welcome Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We can accept Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We welcome Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
M
We welcome Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
We can accept Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish National Certificate
We welcome Scottish National Certificate in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C
We welcome Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We can accept Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths)
We can accept WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths) when combined with other qualifications.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
We welcome WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6
We welcome Apprenticeship Level 3/SCQF Level 6 in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course. May need to be combined with other qualifications.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We welcome Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) in a wide range of subjects, particularly those relevant to the course.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £5,025 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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