BA (Hons) Games Art Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

Experiment, play and hack your way through exciting projects designed to help you develop skills in creative technologies across games, animation, digital media and more. This module explores experimental approaches to design and development, allowing you to understand creative play as a methodology. You will work in interdisciplinary teams to develop prototype projects using rapid prototyping.

Create engaging virtual worlds, tell epic stories and immerse your audiences in experiences using new and emerging technologies. This module expands your understanding of how games, film and animation engage audiences in interactive narratives and immersive experiences. You will respond to a creative brief, applying your discipline knowledge within the evolving context of the broader creative industries.

In this module, you will work collaboratively in a team to develop an engaging concept into a minimum viable product prototype for exhibition and promotion. You will explore concept development and prototyping in animation, games, film and digital media. You will refine ideas through prototypes, engage with audiences and build on your ability to communicate your creative practice.

Every hero needs a unique set of skills, and Skills Lab helps you develop your skill set across creative technologies. Explore areas like 2D and 3D design, creative concepts and programming. This module aims to position you as a creator, building your skills in the development of relevant creative artefacts such as games, animated film, and experimental and digital art installations.

Extend your understanding of playful experimentation in game development by engaging in challenges with new and emerging technologies. This module encourages you to experiment with evolving technologies, apply iterative processes and develop creative outputs. Embrace change and challenge preconceptions in the games industry as you prepare to operate within an uncertain and evolving professional landscape.

Unleash the power of imagination and design marvellous or monstrous creations! The Creature Workshop aims to equip you with essential skills to design and develop compelling creatures for games and animation. Master creature anatomy, storytelling and 2D/3D techniques to create unique, believable beings that enhance visual engagement and bring creative worlds to life.

Immerse players and audiences in captivating worlds and tell epic stories using creative techniques. Equip yourself with the tools to craft stunning game and animation environments, covering design principles, level layout, set dressing, lighting and atmospheric effects. Build immersive spaces that enhance gameplay and narrative, positioning your work within entrepreneurial approaches to games and animations.

Ignite your creativity and define your visual style in a professional context. Explore and extend your artistic vision to create breathtaking concept art for games. Covering digital painting techniques, character and environment development and visual storytelling, frame your work within industry trends and develop a strong foundation in digital art to showcase imaginative game concepts.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Push the boundaries of your creative practice by exploring the art, theory and creativity behind immersive game worlds. Research gaming industry trends and critically analyse environments, concept art, 3D modelling and emerging technologies like procedural generation and AI tools. Focus on ethical research to position your creative ambitions within the games industry.

Design and develop your signature project as you refine your artistic identity. Show your personal style, whether in concept art, 3D modelling, environment design or illustration. Use your technical and creative skills to produce a polished, industry-ready piece. With guidance from tutors and industry feedback, develop a project that reflects your vision and career aspirations, preparing for professional opportunities in game art.

Become a conceptual art and illustration powerhouse and supercharge your game's visuals and branding. This module explores illustration in games, focusing on concept art and promotional artwork. Develop your visual storytelling skills by creating key art, marketing illustrations and in-game assets. Push your artistic style and technical skills to produce high-quality illustrations that enhance game narratives and branding.

Portfolio: Level up! This Career Launchpad module helps you establish industry relationships, define, articulate and present creative work, respond to live projects and polish your practice for the world of work. Create your own briefs based on industry trends, seek external opportunities to work on live briefs and/or present your work internally and externally.