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Computer Games

Introduction to Games Art (Online)

You explore the fundamental principles used in the production of 3D models and 2D textures for use within a game environment.

 

Credits: 10, Level: 4

 

Course overview

You use a combination of industry-standard 3D software for modelling and industry-standard texturing software for creating textures. You learn about art and engine pipelines, which are used by practising game artists.

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Start date: Starts Monday 10 June, Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

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You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.

Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the parental consent form and send to summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.

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Course details

What you study

- 3D asset and material integration into a games engine
- technical and artistic criteria and limitations for a 3D games artist
- model, unwrap, texture and manipulate assets within a games engine
- create a small-scale environment using industry standard games art practices.

How you are assessed

By an in-course assessment, and you are required to model and texture several assets to create a small-scale scene within a game engine.

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Ensure your laptop or PC can run these programmes:

Any version of Autodesk Maya or Blender
Unreal Engine 4
Substance Painter.

International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.

Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. All applicants under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment must provide a completed parental consent form and those under 16 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. You can download the parental consent form and send to summer.university@tees.ac.uk after you submit your application.

 
 

Part-time

2024/25 entry

Fee for applicants:
£50

  • Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
  • Online
  • Start date: Starts Monday 10 June, Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

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