Game Art with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Salary after 15 months	£24000
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	14% Proportion of students of Game Art with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	4 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Penryn Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Arts (Honours), BA (Hons)
Subject	Design, Computer Games Graphics

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 110 graduates of Game Art with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.

	Game Art with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other Computer Games and Animation courses of Falmouth University	Average review score among all Design courses in the UK
Explanations	89	84
Interesting courses	74	79
Intellectually stimulating	75	79
Challenged to do my best	75	82
Depth of concepts	82	80
Builds on previous learnings	70	78
Joined ideas from different topics	74	75
Balance directed/independent study	66	69
Applicability of course content	70	79
Clear criteria in markings	80	75
Fair assessment	85	84
Tests reflected your learning	81	86
Timely feedback	73	74
Helpful feedback	71	72
Approachability of teachers	82	85
Support from teachers	85	81
Organisation of courses	62	65
Communication of changes	65	70
IT facilities	84	80
Library	81	76
Course specific resources	82	83
Student feedback opportunities	69	74
Student feedback valued	74	74
Student's feedback acted upon	57	61
Work of student union	59	70
Mental wellbeing services	65	72
Overall satisfaction	68

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Falmouth University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Games and Animation

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£23390	£20411	£24692
25-75 percentile range	£19866 - £26906	£14825 - £25703	£18756 - £32023

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Computer Games and Animation courses in the UK

Course Description

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level.

If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you.

These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study.

This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities.

On this Game Art degree, study fundamental game art principles alongside traditional art practice, building your expertise to contribute to a major game development project in your second and third year.

You'll be studying at the No. 1 university for game design in England according to the Princeton Review, 2023, and graduate as a confident, industry-ready game artist. You'll be equipped to join one of the fastest growing sectors of the games industry where skills are in high demand.

You will:

Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism

Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments

Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects

Complete your chosen degree over a four-year period

Develop expertise in character, concept and environment art, gaining industry skills in 3D modelling, UV mapping, baking, composition and shading

Work in one of the largest and best-equipped dedicated game-making spaces of any university in the UK

Study in a studio environment with access to industry standard hardware and software

Master a range of industry-standard tools used to produce game art including ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter and Marmoset

Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, keeping the Intellectual Property (IP) of games you produce

Network with industry through our guest speaker programme and end of year Games Expo

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Falmouth University graduates of undergraduate studies in Computer Games and Animation	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Computer Games and Animation
Total respondents	75	975
Unemployed	5%	7%
Studying	3%	3%
Working	74%	75%
Both studying and working	8%	8%
No information	7%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Falmouth University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	55%	45%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	75%	25%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Falmouth University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	67%
Non highly-skilled jobs	30%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Falmouth University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Game Art with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

26%	Managers, directors and senior officials
17%	Teaching Professionals
15%	Artistic, literary and media occupations
7%	Administrative occupations
6%	Sales occupations
6%	Librarians and Related Professionals
4%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
4%	Caring personal services
4%	Elementary occupations
2%	Artistic, literary and media occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

****Foundation Year:** ** **Assessments are 100% coursework based ** Assessment will take place at the end of each module, and you'll get feedback and evaluation throughout the year. You'll be assessed through visual, verbal and written assignments, including your portfolio and a reflective journal. In your foundation year all assessments are pass/fail to encourage students to take risks and engage with the feedback provided. **Progressing in your specialism ** Students studying on courses with an Integrated Foundation Year must successfully complete and pass all foundation modules before they can progress to the next stage of their course. ****Your specialism:** ** **Continuous assessment with no formal examinations** **Visual, verbal and written assignments** A portfolio of personal and group project work is developed over the course of the degree to boost your employability.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Games and Animation

Average UCAS Tariff Score 138

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Computer Games and Animation
<48	0
48-63	1
64-79	7
80-95	5
96-111	9
112-127	25
128-143	7
144-159	16
160-175	18
176-191	4
192-207	4
208-223	2
224-239	0
>240	2

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Falmouth University

English language requirements

test	Grade	Additional Details
IELTS (Academic)	6	An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening
Trinity ISE		A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required.
Cambridge English Advanced		A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required
PTE Academic	55	A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Game Art with Integrated Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

Foundation

University Rankings

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About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 5410
postgraduates:: 705
Total:: 6115

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Design”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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