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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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15-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full time
15-SEP-25
3 Years
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Looking to launch a career at the point where art meets gaming? This professionally accredited computer games art degree focuses on digital art production, giving you a broad understanding of the technology that holds computer games together and helping you to become well versed in art direction, character creation and environment design.Alongside the development of creative design and art direction skills, this computer games art degree covers computer graphics, the business of games, employability and project management. This broad comprehension will help put students in the best possible position to find employment after graduation.Students benefit from free access to our dedicated high-spec computer games lab, where they can make use of industry-standard software from Adobe, Autodesk and Epic (Unreal Engine).Using these facilities, students build up a varied portfolio of creative work. From character models and level design to environment rendering and textures, this portfolio helps students to demonstrate their competencies to potential employers.At Solent, our excellent industry links play a key part in student development, and past students have had the opportunity to work on live briefs for real clients. In addition, our academic team is formed of expert professionals who have wide-ranging experience in computer game technology and the gaming industry. Additionally, Solent is a founder member of SIGN. This not-for-profit network was established to represent and support independent video games developers and facilitate growth in the south’s independent video games development sector.
What does this course lead to?Graduates have gone on to roles such as freelance concept artist or 3D artist, working for a range of companies including MicroNav, Real Visual, Ninja Theory and FuturLab.
Who is this course for?This unique computer games art degree is ideally suited to students who want to put their traditional fine art skills to use creating exciting and interactive digital outcomes. Students gain a broad understanding of the technology that holds games together and are given ample opportunities to build a professional portfolio.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:45,P:15 Grades / Points required
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
HNC (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
D*D* Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
DMM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:
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OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:
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Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):
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Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
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T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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A minimum of 2 A Levels required if studying only A Levels, but can be used in conjunction with other qualifications
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Extended Diploma or OCR Extended Diploma.For detailed information on accepted qualifications, please view our Course Entry Statement (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/documents/course-entry-requirement-statement.pdf)Solent University is a proud champion of widening participation. For further information about our contextual offer, please visit our website (https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/what-next/contextual-offers).
60 Credits with 45 M Level Credits and 15 P Level Credits
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In combination with other qualifications
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In combination with other qualifications
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In combination with other qualifications
Or can be used in combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications
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In combination with other qualifications
In combination with other qualifications
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In combination with other qualifications
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
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£9,250 per year
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£17,750 per year
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£17,750 per year
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