BA (Hons) Games Art and Design in Norwich United Kingdom | Norwich University of the Arts

Enhance and refine your expertise in modern game studio workflows while joining a cooperative and encouraging academic environment. Our TIGA-accredited BA (Hons) Games Art and Design program, recognized with awards, has built a worldwide reputation for nurturing graduates who shine in both creativity and technical proficiency. In 2023, the Rookies ranked Norwich University of the Arts among the top 30 globally—placing us 7th for 3D Animation, 20th for Concept Art and Illustration, and 29th for Game Design and Development. Additionally, the course received the Best Educational Institute award at the 2023 TIGA Awards. Our industry-focused curriculum adopts a T-shaped learning approach, allowing you to specialize in your chosen area while gaining essential insights into key development pipelines spanning games creation, art, and design. This broadens your creative expertise and unlocks diverse career opportunities after graduation. You'll craft characters, props, environments, and vehicles using 2D and 3D software for various platforms, including console, mobile, PC, AR, and VR. Your design process will emphasize innovation, backed by research into historical, cultural, and artistic influences, helping you grow into a versatile and imaginative artist or game designer. **Why choose us?** - Master core game design principles, industry-standard Unreal Engine, and foundational theories from leading academics and professionals. - Develop characters, props, environments, and vehicles with 2D and 3D design tools. - Hone your abilities in concept art, asset creation, and indie development, tailoring your studies with specialized guidance. - Apply computational logic to create interactive game prototypes. - Participate in live projects and collaborative initiatives like game jams, both locally and globally, where teams develop games from scratch under tight deadlines. - Work alongside BSc (Hons) Games Development students to enhance each other’s projects through technical and creative exchange. - Expand your professional network through guest lectures, industry events like Develop: Brighton, Women in Games, Ukie Conference, and the Norwich Games Festival.