Game Art

Wrexham University

Postgraduate MA (PG) Full-time 1 Year Computer games and animation

Game Art MA (PG) is a postgraduate degree at Wrexham University, based in Wrexham, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

The MA Game Art course is designed to take character workflow, asset creation and environment design skills to a level required to access higher game art and design positions within studios, along with developing the advanced reflective practice and entrepreneurial skills needed to progress in the modern games and digital media industries.

- Benefit from interdisciplinary research projects and collaboration to help take your skills to the next level.

- We have close industry engagement with regular visits and guest speakers as part of an integrated programme of presentations, discussion groups and social events.

- Through our unique Business Accelerator initiative, we deliver industry standard theory and practice, allowing students to gain valuable entrepreneurial skills along with the management of a game studio.

- We work with organisations such as Games Wales, BAFTA Cymru and the British Computing Society, to ensure that our students always have access to cutting edge industry-related training and knowledge.

Key course features:
- Regular engagement with games and creative digital industry representatives through guest lectures, seminars and local & national events.

- Further enhance your creative design skills with emphasis on characters, game assets environments.

- Develop strong entrepreneurial and business planning skills.

- You will be taught by a dedicated teaching team with professional industry backgrounds and experience.

- Work with the latest tools and technology in a specialist game development studio dedicated to design and production.

- Access our innovative Mentorship in Technology programme, where you can train to become a mentor and gain practical experience.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts - MA (PG)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Wrexham
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer games and animation