Available for Clearing 2024
**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
Discover the power of art in games by studying BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Portsmouth – two-time winner of TIGAs Best Educational Institution award (2021, 2014).
Youll delve into h...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/>Discover the power of art in games by studying BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Portsmouth – two-time winner of TIGAs Best Educational Institution award (2021, 2014).<br/><br/>Youll delve into how game assets are created and used by exploring game art and developing your skills across drawing, modelling, animation, texturing, and composition. You can apply that knowledge in many ways, from collaborating with fellow students on live industry projects to working professionally on an optional placement. With our established relationships with acclaimed national and international games companies – including Rare, Codemasters, Jagex, Stainless, and Climax – you’ll always stay on top of the latest industry standards.<br/><br/>By the end of this course, youll become a versatile games artist ready to transform the games, creative, and tech industries.<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Computer Games Art at Portsmouth?**<br/>Youll be able to:<br/><br/><br/>- Develop traditional art knowledge by learning concepts such as art theory, observational life drawing, high-resolution digital sculpting, digital substance creation and texture painting<br/><br/><br/>- Gain skills in 3D art by working with real-time engine-compatible 3D modelling, animation rigging and skinning, and engine special effects – with games engines like Unreal and motion capture technologies<br/><br/><br/>- Work with the latest and future technologies in our impressive facilities, including the UKs first ever Centre for Creative Immersive and Extended Reality (CCIXR)<br/><br/><br/>- Enhance your teamworking skills by collaborating with other Games students on game projects, including our annual prize-giving University GameJam<br/><br/><br/>- Expand your cultural horizons by studying abroad in Europe as part of the Turing Scheme<br/><br/><br/>- Wow potential future employers by showcasing your final-year work at our annual Graduate Showcase<br/>
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
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Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
I630
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff112 120 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. Scottish HigherAcceptable when combined with other qualifications. Access to HE Diploma112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. Must be accompanied by relevant experience or additional qualifications related to art/design/creative computing or graphic arts. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme25 25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects. A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM DMM A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. GCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher112-120 Tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 46-50. A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelB,B,B B,B,C 112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels. A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. T LevelM A relevant qualification or experience in art/design/creative computing or graphic arts is required. |
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