3D Game Art (online learning) BA (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Buckinghamshire New University

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Do you love computer games? Kick-start a career designing the animations that bring them to life with a degree in 3D Game Art. On this online course you’ll have access to industry standard software, ensuring everything you learn is current. Taught by industry experts this dynamic course gives you the skills and knowledge you need for an industry role and the chance to create a varied portfolio of work.**Why study this subject?**The global gaming market continues to expand, offering a world of ...Read more

Do you love computer games? Kick-start a career designing the animations that bring them to life with a degree in 3D Game Art. On this online course you’ll have access to industry standard software, ensuring everything you learn is current. Taught by industry experts this dynamic course gives you the skills and knowledge you need for an industry role and the chance to create a varied portfolio of work.


Why study this subject?

The global gaming market continues to expand, offering a world of opportunity. Your love of gaming together with your creative and modelling skills could see you in numerous roles - from 3D Artist and Animator to Environmental Artist or Technical Animator.


Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

At BNU we focus on preparing you for work in the industry, helping you to stand out to employers when you graduate. Led by our enthusiastic and dedicated team of industry-savvy practitioners and experienced academics, you will have the freedom to explore all areas of 3D Games Art. During your time with us you may also get direct access to guest lectures and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and plenty of networking opportunities.You’ll have access to all the software you need to bring your ideas to life. Our small group sizes enable staff and students to work together as a friendly and collaborative community of learners. It also means you’ll benefit from more one to one support with your lecturer. Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules in both your first and second year from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.


What facilities can I use?

Whilst studying with us you will use our BucksAnywhere web service, which provides access to many of the software applications you use for learning and studying. It can be used from your own device or from a University owned PC or laptop, from any location. We’ve made sure you have access to industry-standard software, including: *Unreal Engine*Unity*Maya*3DS Max*Substance Suite*ZbrushYou’ll also be able to remotely access our VDI, which is a powerful computer that will give you access to additional software relevant to the course.


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Tania
22 Jan 24

Right now the only issues I've faced in the uni have to do with the IT department. They haven't been all that helpful in fixing various storage issues with the computers my class..Read more

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Adrian
19 Jan 24

The best aspects of this Uni is the high end, up to date, Computer rooms. The worst aspect of my uni experience is the poor healthcare..Read more

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£15,000 per year

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£15000 Per year

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Tania
22 Jan 24
3D Game Art BA (Hons)
Right now the only issues I've faced in the uni have to do with the IT department. They haven't been all that helpful in fixing various storage issues with the computers my class...
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Adrian
19 Jan 24
3D Game Art BA (Hons)
The best aspects of this Uni is the high end, up to date, Computer rooms. The worst aspect of my uni experience is the poor healthcare...
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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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