Game Art MA

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Learn about 3D modelling, 2D design, asset design for props, environments and characters.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise in the area of game art that is of the most interest to you.<br/><br/><br/>- Study on a course that is designed and focused on gaining employment within the creative industries.<br/><br/><br/>This course is aimed at creative graduates who want to develop their skills to work in the exciting area of real-time art and design. You will develop specialist skills to produce game ready art with the latest 3D software used within the industry.<br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/><br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.<br/><br/>The entire course, in terms of both content and approach, is geared towards turning you into an employable games artist within a vibrant national and international industry.<br/><br/>You learn through<br/><br/><br/>- workshops<br/><br/><br/>- lectures and seminars<br/><br/><br/>- tutorials<br/><br/><br/>- live projects<br/><br/><br/>- webinars<br/><br/><br/>- guest speakers<br/><br/><br/>- commercial opportunities<br/><br/><br/>- research<br/><br/><br/>- practice-based learning<br/><br/><br/>- self-directed study<br/><br/><br/>- presentations<br/><br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/><br/>**Live projects**<br/><br/>Utilising the relationships we have with employers through the Universitys commercial games development studio Steel Minions, we have partnered with our colleagues in computing to develop software for clients such as Sony and Sumo Digital, as well as working with clients outside games development. There are opportunities to become more employable by gaining hands-on experience and developing work-ready skills that will impress employers.<br/><br/>**Networking opportunities**<br/><br/>The Department of Media Arts and Communication hosts an annual industry day, The Pathways event, where students from the degree are invited to take part in workshops, talks and exhibits held by industry representatives, professionals, companies and organisations. Expert careers advice and guidance through one-to-one adviser appointments, workshops, events, recruitment fairs and literature are included to support your development. We offer specialist support with becoming self-employed including free access to specialist business advice and office resources to improve your chances of success. We also host guest speakers and master classes from industry.<br/><br/>**Competitions**<br/><br/>You can be involved in regional, national and international student competitions.