The Creative Arts (Games Art) Foundation Degree is a practical, creative course designed for students who want to develop the visual and technical skills needed to create assets, environments and worlds for games and interactive media.
At Level 4, you’ll build strong foundations in game art and visual design, learning how to create 3D assets and environments that work within real-time engines and production pipelines. You’ll explore form, texture, scale and style while developing confidence with industry-standard tools used in contemporary games art.
At Level 5, you’ll refine your technical and creative abilities, focusing on advanced 3D modelling, sculpting and worldbuilding. You’ll work on more complex projects, creating detailed environments and game-ready assets while developing an understanding of how visual storytelling and design decisions shape player experience.
The course concludes with a Final Major Project, where you’ll bring together your skills to produce a substantial piece of games design work. Throughout the programme, learning is project-based and closely aligned with industry practice, preparing you for progression into further study or entry-level roles within the games and creative industries
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Start Date
September 2026.
Mix of face to face and online delivery.
Delivery Organisation: University Centre Calderdale College
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
You will normally require one of the following: BTEC National Certificate or BTEC National Diploma (or equivalent level 3 qualification) in a related subject, 2 A Level passes or 1 A Level pass with four GCSE grades A-C or 9-4, including English and Maths or relevant work experience.
You will be interviewed by a department tutor.
Progression
On successful completion, you can apply to progress to our BA (Hons) Creative Arts (Games Art) to complete your undergraduate degree.
Career Opportunities
Interactive Media Artist, Junior Game Artist, XR (VR/AR) Content Creator, Digital Sculptor, Game Asset Creator
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods will include a variety of practical, industry relevant production based tasks and projects.
Course Fees
£7950 per year
All higher education students must apply to Student Finance England for assistance towards fees.
For help or advice with this please contact our Guidance Team on 01422 399367.
The University Centre has a HE Hardship Fund which students may access if they are facing financial difficulties.
Awarding Body
This award is validated by The Open University.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
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