Game Art and Animation (with Foundation Year) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

How students will be taught

You will be taught through a blend of design sessions, technical workshops, production meetings and studio time that reflect modern game art and animation practice. Early modules use structured demonstrations, lectures and guided exercises to build core artistic and technical skills, while later modules shift towards collaborative, production‑driven workflows where you plan sprints, present work‑in‑progress and respond to feedback like a professional art team.

Your weekly workload typically includes a mix of scheduled teaching, independent study, project development and team collaboration. As you progress through the degree, teaching becomes more autonomous and studio‑focused, with staff acting as facilitators and mentors who support your artistic, technical and professional development.

Foundation Year Core Modules

Game Studies

Game Design Fundamentals

Game Design Project

A Day in the Life

Study Skills for Success

Collaborative Practice

Year 1 (Level 4) Core Modules

* Game Design and Interaction

* Game Asset Production

* Character Design and Digital Sculpting

* Game Industry and Agile Production

* Game Environments and Narrative Design

* Design and Motion

Year 2 (Level 5) Core Modules

* Asset Production for Game Engines

* Character Production for Game Engines

* Character Rigging and Animation

* Real-time Environment Production

* Indie Game Project

* Indie Studio Production

Year 3 (Level 6) Core Modules

* Advanced Character Production and Animation

* Game Industry Specialist

* Games User Research

* Games Studio Project