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MA Games Arts
Farnham
INTAKE: Jan, May & Sept
Program Overview
The MA Games Arts program at UCA is a highly specialized and cutting-edge course designed to equip students with advanced skills in game art and visual storytelling for the gaming industry. This program is characterized by its fusion of creative excellence, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of contemporary game art practices, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to excel in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of game development.
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Creative Excellence: The curriculum places a strong emphasis on creative excellence, encouraging students to explore innovative game art concepts, character design, and world-building.
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Game Art Production: Students are immersed in the production of game art assets, including characters, environments, props, and animations, using industry-standard software and techniques.
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Visual Storytelling: The program focuses on visual storytelling, enabling students to create compelling narratives and immersive game worlds through their artwork.
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3D Modeling and Animation: Students learn to create 3D models and animations, bringing characters and environments to life within game settings.
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User-Centered Design: Students apply user-centered design principles, ensuring that their game art enhances player engagement and immersion.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaboration is encouraged among students with diverse backgrounds, including game designers, programmers, artists, and writers, providing opportunities to work on cross-disciplinary game development projects.
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Professional Practice: The program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for professional game art practice, including portfolio development and project management.
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Industry Connections: UCA maintains strong connections with game development studios, interactive media companies, and gaming industry organizations, offering students opportunities for internships, networking, and exposure to real-world game art challenges.
Location
Farnham
Score
IELTS 6.5
Tuition Fee
£ 18000
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
Academic Qualifications:Minimum average percentage of 60% in undergraduate studies is often considered, some courses may have higher minimum percentage requirements.
English Language Proficiency :
- IELTS: The minimum required overall score is usually between 6.5 and 7.0, with a minimum score of 6 in each component.
- PTE Academic: The minimum required overall score is typically between 58 and 67.
- TOEFL: The minimum required scores are usually between 90 and 95 for the internet-based test (iBT) and 575-600 for the paper-based test (PBT).
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
The University for the Creative Arts (UCA) recognizes the importance of providing financial support to students pursuing their creative arts education. University for the Creative Arts offers a range of scholarships and funding opportunities to help students with the costs of tuition fees and living expenses.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and are open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship amount varies and can contribute towards tuition fees or living expenses.
International Scholarships: University for the Creative Arts offers scholarships specifically designed for international students. These scholarships are available for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The eligibility criteria, application process, and scholarship amounts may vary.
University for the Creative Arts Creative Excellence Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional talent and creative potential in their chosen field of study. The Creative Excellence Scholarships are available for various disciplines within the creative arts, such as fine arts, design, fashion, media, and more.
External Scholarships and Funding: University for the Creative Arts encourages students to explore external scholarship opportunities and funding sources. There may be scholarships offered by government organizations, charitable foundations, or industry associations that are applicable to creative arts students. University for the Creative Arts provides guidance and support to help students identify and apply for external scholarships.
It is important to note that scholarship availability, eligibility criteria, and application deadlines may vary from year to year.
Graduates from UCA's MA Games Arts program are well-poised for dynamic career opportunities within the gaming and entertainment industry.
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Game Artist: Graduates can pursue careers as game artists, specializing in character design, concept art, environmental design, and asset creation for video games.
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3D Modeler and Animator: Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation makes graduates excellent candidates for roles involving the creation of 3D game assets and character animations.
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Concept Artist: Some graduates may choose to become concept artists, responsible for visualizing and designing game characters, worlds, and assets.
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Character Designer: Careers as character designers involve creating memorable and visually striking game characters, often serving as the driving force behind player engagement.
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Game Developer: Graduates can work as game developers, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to bring their game art to life within interactive experiences.
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Game Art Director: For those with leadership aspirations, careers as game art directors involve overseeing the artistic vision and direction of game projects.
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Storyboard Artist: Graduates can pursue roles as storyboard artists, creating visual narratives and animatics to plan game sequences and cutscenes.
