Computer Arts, BA (Hons), Abertay University

the United Kingdom

Abertay University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BA (Hons)Full-time4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearGBP 15500 per year

About Computer Arts, BA (Hons) - at Abertay University

This professionally-accredited programme develops your skills and understanding in the diverse domain of digital arts and design through stimulating subjects such as animation, media design, 3D modelling, concept development and character design.

Join a progressive course that equips you with the necessary practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and creative tools you need to explore and build your digital arts and design practice. You'll lead the design and production of a range of creative content for computer games, digital illustration, concept art, animation, visual effects and much more.

You'll discover how to develop your critical and contextual understanding of the digital arts and expand your knowledge base. Additional to your menu of lectures and classes, you'll have opportunities to engage with industry practitioners, attend visiting lectures, participate in masterclasses and receive project mentoring.

Our open-plan studios are designed to cultivate interdisciplinary study. This means you'll have the opportunity to use cutting-edge technology and entertainment production techniques as you work collaboratively with students in game design, games technology, and sound production.

This degree is accredited by ScreenSkills, the UK Sector Skills Council for Creative Media Industries, and also by TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry.

All of which ensures you'll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to develop a successful career in the creative art industries.

Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to study for a games degree. But don't take our word for it:

  • Sunday Times UK University of the Year 2020 for Teaching Quality.
  • Guardian University Guide 2020 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback.
  • National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.
  • Princeton Review 2020 best in Europe for Video Games Education for the 6th year in a row.

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