Games Art FdA
Nottingham Trent University
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Confetti - Nottingham

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MAR

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Confetti - Nottingham

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**This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change**This Games Art foundation degree is designed for those who want a career in the growing games art industry. The game artist creates the visual elements of an interactive computer game, crafting assets like 2D graphics, 3D characters and environment models, surface textures and user interface components.A ...Read more


This course is currently taught by Confetti, but from September 2025 will be taught by the Nottingham School of Art & Design (NSA&D). Course content and learning outcomes will not change

This Games Art foundation degree is designed for those who want a career in the growing games art industry. The game artist creates the visual elements of an interactive computer game, crafting assets like 2D graphics, 3D characters and environment models, surface textures and user interface components.A game artist may also be involved in conceptualising ideas to help communicate the proposed visual elements during the pre-production phase. This game art degree will give you the opportunity to experience a range of techniques and software used in the games industry, whilst developing specialist skills to support career goals within your chosen art role.On this course you'll study at our brand new digital media hub - Confetti HQ;Industry Spec Workstation PC’sSpecialist software including Unreal Engine 4, Autodesk Suite (3DS Max, Maya, Mudbox), Adobe Creative Suite, Zbrush, Quixel 2.0Wacom Cintiq 13HD Touch TabletsFoley Recording RoomAudio Production and Recording EquipmentGames Consoles

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16/101
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49th
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45th
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A level

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64 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Level or equivalent qualifications

64 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification

64 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications

MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

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£9,535 per year

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