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Game Art MA

Are you an artist with a passion for games? Do you want to develop your skills to meet the challenges of the games industry? At Falmouth, you’ll work with programmers and designers in a studio environment to create innovative and arresting art for games.

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LocationPenryn Campus
Course Duration1 year
AttendanceFull-time

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Introduction

Nurture your creativity as you collaborate with like-minded artists in an inspired and focused space. We welcome illustrators, fine artists, sculptors, graphic designers, or anyone with a passion for the visual dimensions of games. Ultimately, you'll graduate as a workplace-ready professional with a strong insight into the games industry.

You will:

  • Showcase your skills in context by working on a game art project and learning to co-create as part of a team
  • Be supported by tutors with experience at companies like Rare, EA Games, Microprose and Square-Enix
  • Access industry-standard hardware and software, a well-equipped life drawing room, dedicated space in a game development studio, and the same management tools and game engines used by the industry

Covid-19 update

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, we have reviewed and made changes to our courses to provide flexible, blended delivery that offers high-quality digital engagement and access to face-to-face teaching in our facilities. You can see how your course may be adjusted by viewing the changes for the current academic year by visiting our welcome letters & latest course updates page

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    Course details

    What you'll learn

    We cover a range of areas to aid your growth both creatively and technically. By the second study block, you’ll already be putting your skills into context by working on a game art project, and learning to co-create in a team. This all leads up to a final submission where you’ll have the opportunity to build a game with coders and designers in a full development team, or if you prefer, craft your own standout portfolio piece.

    You’ll learn:

    • 2D and 3D art creation methods, including concept, environment and character art.
    • Core drawing skills.
    • Game development pipelines, techniques and processes (such as Agile development and version control).
    • What a game development career requires.
    • Teamwork skills across disciplines on live projects.
    • Study block one
    • Study block two
    • Study block three
    Study block one

    Modules

    Development Synergies
    Game Art: Concepts and Contexts

    Study block two

    Modules

    Group Game Development Project
    Game Art 2: Crafting and Refining

    Study block three

    Modules

    Major Project

    The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the course leader.

    From module information to course aims and assessment criteria, discover the full course details. 

    How you'll learn

    You’ll gain stylistic and technical skills through practical, hands-on learning. Including:

    • Life drawing, painting and sculpture
    • Lectures
    • Seminars
    • Workshops
    • Crit sessions
    • Tutorials
    • Guest speakers
    • Mentoring

    How you'll be assessed

    100% coursework in the form of projects, papers, pitches and portfolios

    Staff

    Our team is made up of industry leaders, professional artists and game art practitioners. You'll benefit from expert teaching and guidance from professionals who have worked on award-winning titles such as Project Gotham Racing, James Bond Bloodstone and World Rally Championship.

    Some members of staff only teach on specific modules, and your course might not feature every member shown here.

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    Staff profile

    Phoebe Herring

    Senior Lecturer

    Phoebe Herring joined Falmouth University as a lecturer in BA(Hons) Game Art after freelancing on a...

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    Jon Pledger

    Senior Lecturer

    Following my masters I worked as a Senior Artist for two games companies: Evolution Studios and...

    Facilities

    • Dedicated space in a well-resourced game development studio, open late during term time.
    • Industry-standard studios.
    • VR/AR lab and cutting-edge hardware (Hololens, Hololens 2 and Oculus Quest 2).
    • Professionally-favoured software, management tools and game engines.
    • A well-equipped life drawing room.
    • Industry-standard hardware and software, including Cintiqs and Intuos Pros.

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    How to apply

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    To make sure this is the best course for you, we’ll invite you down for an interview to discuss your qualifications, experience and goals. You’ll be required to bring a portfolio of appropriate work to a good standard. This could be 2D or 3D work, physical or digital. You don’t need a book full of game art – just a strong interest and artistic ability.

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    If you have questions about the course, how you'll learn or what funding is available just click the button below. 

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    Entry requirements

    We welcome applicants with varied qualifications, but typically you'll need an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above, or equivalent experience.

    We'll also welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications.

    APL applicants using experience to apply should note there is a £200 application fee for entry with advanced standing or with exemption from specific modules or credit.

    Language requirements

    If English isn’t your first language, you'll need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

    International applicants who require a student visa to study in the UK must take a recognised language test that is approved and vouched for by the University. Our Applicant Services Team can help with any questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests.

    Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Policy (383.68 KB)
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    Fees, costs & funding

    Tuition fees

    • Tuition fees 2020-21
    • Tuition fees 2021-22
    Tuition fees 2020-21

    £8,500 per year - full-time UK/EU (£250 acceptance fee payable. This is deducted from tuition fees.)

    £16,000 per year - full-time international (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees.)

    Tuition fees 2021-22

    £8,500 per year - full-time UK (£250 acceptance fee payable. This is deducted from tuition fees.)

    £16,950 - full-time EU (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees)

    £16,950 - full-time international (acceptance fee up to £1,000 payable, dependent on nationality. This is deducted from tuition fees)

    Find out more about our Graduate Loyalty Discount for Falmouth Alumni, which offers a reduction in course tuition fees.

    Typical course costs

    To complete your coursework, you’ll require a laptop at an expense of around £1,300.

    If you need to bring other equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.

    The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

    Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

    Postgraduate funding

    There are loans, awards and alternative funding sources for postgraduate studies. Read about them on our Postgraduate Funding page.

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