BA (Hons) Game Art Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University

Design and create a vertical slice of a 2D Indie Game in a collaborative group. Facilitated to make fun and bitesize 2D gameplay in simplified game creating software. Paired with Game Industry and Agile Production to replicate a full game production process.

Introduces the fundamentals of 3D modelling and engine integration with asset development through developing a modular 'Dungeon' environment. Simple 3D workflow pipeline is introduced with primitive modelling, UVs creation and texturing. Finalise the game asset pack by demonstrating it in Unreal Engine.

Specialist module focusing on key foundational themes of art and design in game creation and focuses on key aesthetic themes and how they related to real-world game design problems. Includes both 2D and 3D workflows and design solutions.

Multi-disciplinary module where you will utilise Unreal Engine to construct a 3D environment with narrative and artistic themes. Use this environment to create a game trailer for a game you have yet to produce.

Specialist module designed to be the first opportunity to focus on the character design process, from taking an initial idea through concept, mood boards sketching to a fully realise 3D character sculpt.

Introduction to a range of themes across game industry and production. Pairs with Game Design & Interaction to allow delivery of Agile production against a live game project.

Specialist module that reinforces 3D character development workflows with additional in engine requirements. Demonstrate understanding towards character optimisation for game engines by producing a simple in-engine character customisation system. Create a high-quality interactive portfolio piece that demonstrates a range of artistic and technical skills.

Specialist module focusing on aesthetic 3D environment design using real-time game engine technologies and strategies. Demonstrate a focused diorama in Unreal Engine and include elements such as concepting, White boxing, set dressing and composition in an industry standard workflow.

Introduces the full development pipeline for high to low poly modelling focusing on optimisation and texturing. Facilitated through the full workflow pipeline with a small asset, then tasked with reapplying the workflow from a 2D concept of your choice. Reinforces knowledge of the workflow and provides two opportunities for portfolio work.

Introduces concepts of serious game design and development whilst relating it to the wider context of the games industry. Examines the subject of serious games and its related terms such as gamification, applied games and simulation. Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of traditional game design through a development prototype with a real-world serious application.

First of two significant games projects in the programme. Develop a vertical slice of a 3D game in Unreal Engine. Demonstrate work through collaborative teamwork that showcase diverse set of skills across game design, art, development and enterprise.

Designed to implement and facilitate management of a games project (Group Project) through the lens of an Indie Game studio. Discusses agile, reflective and collaborative work through a series of production meetings to discuss ongoing practice. Challenged with demonstrating project as an industry standard indie games product.

Break down and analyse job roles and areas within the contemporary games industry. Include action planning for the last year of undergraduate study and finalised in a formal simulated interview process for a specific contemporary game industry position.

Specialist module designed to focus on producing high quality models for your own portfolios. Demonstrate advanced understanding of industry leading 3D workflow techniques throughout work and will have freedom to establish its direction. Work produced can be of environmental designs, character or asset modelling.

Tasks you to produce a project with a focus on your own developing specialism in line with contemporary job roles within the games industry. Allow you to approach 3D technology and asset production from a range of design and technical perspectives to support your ongoing specialist practice. Projects must be showcased as a portfolio piece and demonstrated with rational on how the project benefits your chosen specialist area.

Prepare, setup, test and gather data through user testing / play testing of a live project and produce improvements based on the outcome of the tests. Allow you to fine tune the project through your own role within the development.

Designed to be the pinnacle of student achievement across the programme. Create a substantial games project that will require a wide range of skills from a collaborative group. Act as Indie Studios and be encouraged to pursue regional and national funding schemes to produce a well-rounded games product and release it on a portfolio platform.