Games Art FdA
Nottingham Trent University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Games Art FdA and other courses in Computer Games and Animation at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Nottingham Trent University
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
This Games Art foundation degree is designed for those who want a career in the growing games art industry. The game artist creates the visual elements of an interactive computer game, crafting assets like 2D graphics, 3D characters and environment models, surface textures and user interface components.
A game artist may also be involved in conceptualising ideas to help communicate the proposed visual elements during the pre-production phase. This game art degree will give you the opportunity to experience a range of techniques and software used in the games industry, whilst developing specialist skills to support career goals within your chosen art role.
On this course you'll study at our brand new digital media hub - Confetti HQ;
Industry Spec Workstation PC’s
Specialist software including Unreal Engine 4, Autodesk Suite (3DS Max, Maya, Mudbox), Adobe Creative Suite, Zbrush, Quixel 2.0
Wacom Cintiq 13HD Touch Tablets
Foley Recording Room
Audio Production and Recording Equipment
Games Consoles
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of Nottingham Trent University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Computer Games and Animation courses of Nottingham Trent University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Games Art FdA at Nottingham Trent University
30% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
20% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Protective service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
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.
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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #40
- #401
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of Nottingham Trent University
About Nottingham Trent University
Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.
List of 368 Bachelor and Master Courses from Nottingham Trent University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Nottingham Trent University
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Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 31595
- postgraduates:
- 5235
- Total:
- 36830
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer Games Graphics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Games Art FdA | Nottingham Trent University | 80% | 15% | 10% | - | - | 96 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Game Art FD | Leeds City College | 89% | 20% | 25% | £8745 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Games Art FdA | WCG -Warwickshire College Group | - | 5% | 25% | £7975 | £11950 | - | Leamington Spa | On campus Full-time | |
Game Art and Design FdA | University of South Wales | - | - | - | £7500 | £12300 | - | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Game Art and Production FdA | Sunderland College | - | - | - | £6165 | - | - | Sunderland | On campus Full-time | |
Games Art FdA | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Games Technology FdSc | Nottingham Trent University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Games Art FdA | WCG -Warwickshire College Group | - | - | - | £7975 | £11950 | - | Leamington Spa | On campus Full-time | |
Foundation Degree in Games Development FdA | The Sheffield College | - | - | - | £7500 | - | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Games Design FD | Middlesbrough College | - | - | - | £6900 | - | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)