BA (Hons) Computer Games (Art) with foundation year in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

This program emphasizes essential game art techniques, professional development, and portfolio creation, equipping you for a dynamic career in the gaming sector. The foundation year introduces fundamental topics including game art, design, animation, CGI, visual effects, and coding through hands-on projects that build crucial digital design abilities. You'll also cultivate transferable skills to prepare for advanced studies.

Throughout the BA (Hons) Computer Games (Art) program, you'll learn to create production-ready assets for games and real-time simulations. The curriculum emphasizes blending traditional artistic techniques with technical expertise for game development. Each module's output enhances your professional portfolio.

Learners enjoy complimentary use of our specialized high-performance gaming lab, equipped with professional tools like Unreal Engine 5, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (including Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop), Marvelous Designer, and ZBrush.

Within these facilities, students develop diverse creative portfolios showcasing character modeling, level design, environmental artwork, and texture creation - demonstrating their skills to prospective employers.

Solent's strong industry connections significantly enhance student growth, with past participants working on actual client projects. Our faculty comprises seasoned gaming professionals with extensive industry experience.

This program belongs to the South Coast Institute of Technology (IoT), a collaborative network of educational institutions and leading tech employers developing career pathways in technology. IoT programs like ours are specifically designed to meet workforce demands in maritime, engineering, and digital sectors - industries actively seeking skilled engineers, technologists, and creative professionals.