From characters to environments, props to vehicles, in both 2D and 3D, good computer game artists create intricate pieces of art through visual storytelling and cohesive design, engaging and immersing players in another world. If you see yourself as an artist or love the idea of creating the visual elements of a game – also known as game art – our Games Development (Art) BA(Hons) degree course is for you. You’ll explore what is possible with games art and development. You’ll also learn more about conceptualisation, focus on creative production and character and environment art, and look at level design and prototyping with game engines. Our three Games Development courses share a common first year, so you’ll gain a thorough understanding in the basics of the game development process.

You’ll have the chance to take part in internal Game Jams, and we encourage you to hone your skills by getting involved in external events from the Global Game Jam, Grads in Games and Game Republic, in which previous students have performed highly. You may consider employment in a wide range of sectors, including games design, games visualisation and narrative design, you will have a wide range of career options at your feet and significant earning potential meaning you can create the life you want in the future. You might also choose to progress your studies further or game art design, exploring advanced courses in game art.

Game art courses like this one are designed for the real world; with this one carrying the ‘ScreenSkills Tick’, which identifies courses best suited to prepare you for a Creative Industries career.

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the