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Foundation of Game Art
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Game Art associate degree offered by the School of Art at MVCC's Utica Campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply foundational knowledge of Game Art
- Practise foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Game Art
- And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.
Career outcomes
- 3D artist
- Character artist
- Concept artist
- Environment modeler
- Modeler
- Video game designer
Curriculum
- Year one teaches core 3D art principles
- Visual development and foundational artistic skills. Year two applies them to game asset creation
- Character development and environment design
- Finishing with capstone projects and portfolio development.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer of 64 UCAS points
- with at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent
- GCSE English grade 4/C
- international equivalents by country.
Accepted academic background
A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE); international equivalents per country on https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/international/entry-requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 67
- Duolingo 105
- PTE Academic 64
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare the portfolio requested by the admissions team. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sheffield Creative Industries Institute |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £18,900 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 67, Duolingo 105, PTE Academic 64, IELTS Academic 6. A portfolio is required.

