Careers and employability
After completing your foundation degree, you’ll have the chance to top up to BA (Hons) Games Art or go straight into industry.
Students who complete the programme can progress to relevant employment, self-employment or to further study. Graduates of this course can apply their expertise in vocational areas such as:
- games artist
- concept artist
- lead artist
- 3D modeller
- character artist
- 2D artist
- technical artist
- texture artist
- UI artist
- environment artist
- storyboard artist
- games designer
- graphic designer for games.
Connecting with industry
Industry professionals visit the course to guest lecture and share their experiences. You will also attend workshops from industry professionals working in art roles for both AAA and independent markets, giving you the opportunity to make contacts and build your portfolio and CV.
Work placement and internship opportunities
One of the features of this course is the strong opportunity for work-based learning that is embedded into the curriculum.
You will be provided with the opportunity to work in partnership with local, national and sometimes international games developers and related creative media industries. Current and on-going industry links and module leaders will provide ample opportunities for a regular guest speaker programme from a variety of organisation within the games industry.
YouFirst – working with our Employability Team
Studying a degree at a popular university has many benefits, none more so than having access to a large employability team.
Our friendly, experienced careers consultants will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice you won't find in a book or on the internet. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.
