BA (Hons) Computer Games Art (4 year) Bachelor's degree at London College of Contemporary Arts Ltd

In this module, you'll explore the building blocks of game design, from rules and goals to pacing and player motivation. Using UEFN, you'll design and test new game islands, while studying how visual storytelling shapes player emotions, engagement and community.

Here, you'll collaborate with Computer Games Design students to plan and prototype an original game. Through paper and digital prototyping, you'll gain hands-on experience of teamwork and the early stages of professional game development.

You'll be introduced to the fundamentals of 3D modelling for games using industry-standard software. You'll develop skills in modelling, texturing, shading and basic rigging while learning workflows that prepare you for more advanced asset creation.

In this module, you'll explore how lighting, textures and materials shape the look and feel of game environments. You'll study real-time and baked lighting, experiment with techniques like HDR and GI, and refine your texturing and UV mapping skills to create cohesive visual styles.

In this module, you'll explore how traditional art principles and 3D modelling combine to create immersive environments. You'll develop 2D skills in shape, form, light, and composition, while learning to balance realism and stylised expression in 3D spaces.

Here, you'll again collaborate with Games Design students to design, prototype and test an original game. Through rapid and iterative prototyping, you'll take a concept to a more advanced stage, gaining insight into how professional studios manage development cycles.

You'll learn advanced hard surface modelling techniques to create detailed vehicles and weapons. Working with tools such as Substance Painter, you'll master subdivision, scripting and procedural modelling, while exploring optimisation and real-time rendering for professional-quality results.

In this module, you'll design and model 3D characters while exploring the cultural and psychological aspects of character creation. You'll study anatomy, proportion and gesture, and consider how stereotypes and player psychology influence design decisions in the industry.

Here, you'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to design, develop and test a game during the production phase of the development cycle. You may create a new game or refine a previous project, focusing on technical prototyping and producing a vertical slice to demonstrate quality and features to potential stakeholders.

Your final project will allow you to define and complete a major piece of work that reflects your academic and professional interests. Alongside this, you'll curate a professional portfolio that highlights your strengths in games art and positions you for future opportunities.

In this module, you'll design and model unique creatures that enhance storytelling and immersion in games. Starting with concept art and ideation, you'll move into advanced 3D modelling and sculpting, mastering organic forms and intricate detailing to bring your creatures to life.

Here, you'll explore how to design natural landscapes and lifelike ecosystems for games. You'll develop skills in terrain generation, texturing, foliage and tree creation, applying these techniques to build immersive environments that captivate players and enhance gameplay.