BA (Hons) Games Art
Programme Overview
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Games Art (Awarded by Staffordshire University)
- Programme duration: 3 years (Full-time)
- Location: BUV Campus, Ecopark, Hanoi
- Timetable: Student’s timetable will be sent to BUV student’s emails prior to the commencement date of each semester
Learning by doing
A 5-star system of facilities and campus
100% assignment assessments
Personalised support and mentorship in class
- A degree to produce professional game artists: The BA (Hons) Games Art programme focuses specifically on how to produce industry quality and visually pleasing games art. Students will finish the programme with an expert understanding of professional game development tools, and be able to rapidly create game prototypes and fully polished gaming experiences.
- Practical and project-based learning: The best way to learn about game art is by making games. This programme allows students to develop innovative gaming projects for many of their assessments, which leads to rapid growth in their game development abilities.
- A skill-based curriculum: The aim of this award is to produce graduates who have the specific skills to work in the Games Industry as Game Artists. Throughout their course, students will have the skills to work in multiple areas across the 3D artist spectrum including Environment Art, Character Artist and Vehicle Artist.
- A collaborative studio environment: To facilitate the development of interpersonal skills, including cooperation and communication; students will work with like-minded people in a modern, well-equipped studio environment that encourages support and collaboration.
This programme is subject to validation.
Course Structure 
Year 1
Year 1 3D Asset Development
3D Game Props: Pipeline And Production
Digital Sculpting And Stylised Assets
Level Art And Visual Storytelling
Principles Of Textures And Materials
Visual Studies For Games
Year 2
Year 2 Junior Collaborative Games Development
3D Character Modelling For Games (Optional)
Art Of Lighting (Optional)
Digital Sculpting Human Anatomy (Optional)
Games Materials And Surfacing (Optional)
Hard Surface 3D Vehicle Production (Optional)
Modular 3D Game Environments (Optional)
Organic 3D Game Environments (Optional)
Realtime 3D Character Production (Optional)
Stylised 3D Character Art (Optional)
Year 3
Year 3 Games Art And Concepts Live Brief And Employability
Games Development Project
Senior Collaborative Games Development
Advanced Character Art (Optional)
Advanced Environment Art (Optional)
Advanced Game Creature Production (Optional)
Advanced Hard Surface Vehicle Production (Optional)
Hero Prop Diorama (Optional)
Programme Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.4 (I, II, III, IV), 6.5 (I, II, III, IV, V), 6.6 SM (I, II), 6.6 CE (I, II), 6.6 SCP (I, II), 6.6 RI (I, II)
Research, Planning and Development
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.4 (I, II, III, IV) 6.5 (I, II, III, IIV) 6.6 SM (I, II) 6.6 SE (I, II) 6.6 SCP (I, II) 6.6 RI (I, II) 6.7 6.8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Competent development of visual assets
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.4 (I, II, III, IV) 6.5 (I, II, III, IIV) 6.6 SM (I, II) 6.6 SE (I, II) 6.6 SCP (I, II) 6.6 RI (I, II) 6.7 6.8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Production Management
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.4 (I, II, III, IV) 6.5 (I, II, III, IIV) 6.6 SM (I, II) 6.6 CE (I, II) 6.6 SCP (I, II) 6.6 RI (I, II) 6.7 6.8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Collaboration and Teamwork
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) 6.9 (I, II, III, IV) 6.10 SM (I, II) 6.10 CE (I, II, III, IV, V) 6.10 GW (II, III) 6.10 RI (I, II, III, IV) 6.10 PQ (I, II)
Professional Portfolio
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) 6.9 (I, II, III, IV) 6.10 SM (I, II) 6.10 CE (I, II, III, IV, V) 6.10 RI (I, II, III) 6.10 PQ (I, II) 6.10 GW (II, III) 6.12
Leadership
QAA Subject Benchmark Statements: 6.8 (I, II, III, IV, V, VI) 6.9 (I, II, III, IV) 6.10 SM (I, II) 6.10 CE (I, II, III, IV, V) 6.10 GW (II, III) 6.10 RI (I, II, III, IV) 6.10 PQ (I)
Employability
Upon graduation, Games Arts students will have the skills and experience from a course designed for success. Graduates will find themselves thriving in a wide range of work environments such as in international and local tech corporations, game companies, or independent or home studios.
They will have the chance to become:
- Game Artist/ Concept artist/ Level artist/ Character artist/ Environment artist
- Animator
- Character Designer
- or seek opportunities in other interactive media industries like virtual reality, augmented reality, or in film and animation studios.
Our graduates will also benefit from BUV’s extensive partnership network, which includes industry-leading game and tech organisations in Vietnam and in the region such as VNG, Gameloft, Garena, Koei, or Microsoft.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Aged 17 or over. One of the following qualifications:
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Vietnamese High School Diploma and Pathway to Staffordshire University Programme
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Pass 2 subjects at Advanced GCE (A-Level)
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An access programme passed at the required QAA-recognised standard for entry to Higher Education
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An award of the European Baccalaureate Diploma, with at least 60 percent overall; English at 60 percent
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An award of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points; English at 4 points
English Language Requirements
One of the following:
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A proficiency test within the last 2 years:
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IELTS (non UKVI): 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; or
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TOEFL IBT: Listening: 17; Speaking: 20; Reading: 18; Writing: 17
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A proficiency test within the last 5 years:
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International Baccalaureate (taught in English) Pass in English B at Standard Level grade 5 or High Level grade 4; or
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IGCSE English: IGCSE English as a first or second language: Grade C; or
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Cambridge International English GCE O-Level/GCSE: English Language grade A – C
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If you have not met one of the above requirements you need to complete IELTS Upper-Intermediate Course at BUV or equivalent.
You don’t need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if any of the following conditions apply: If you’re a UK national; If you’ve completed a full degree from a UK university.
*In case applicants would like to be considered for recognition of prior learning, interviews might be required (if applicable)
Fees & Financial Aid
Fees
Tuition fee information for students enrolling from January 2024:
| Tuition Fee | Other Fees* | Total Fee | |
| Pathway Programme | VND 83,840,000 | VND 14,690,000 | VND 98,530,000 |
| Degree | VND 687,780,000 | VND 171,978,000 | VND 859,758,000 |
* Other fees include Education Resource Fee and Student Affairs Fee
Tuition Fee & Fee Policy
Scholarships & Financial Aid
The British University Vietnam (BUV) scholarship fund was established in 2018 with the goal of giving students the opportunity to study UK undergraduate and graduate programmes in an international learning environment. With an aim to improve and increase accessibility to high-quality education, BUV has officially launched a fund valued at 87 billion VND in 2024 with hundreds of scholarships and financial aid made available.
You can visit our Scholarship page to find out more and check your eligibility.
