Animation and Games Degrees
Animators and games designers are a major force in 21st century entertainment. Advance your creative talent and develop new technical skills on our Animation and Games courses.
Book Open Day Book an open dayFrom computer animation and traditional film-based 2D and stop-motion, to 3D computer generated imagery and games design, you will have the opportunity to pitch to industry and study in the heart of Cardiff.
Course Highlights
Animation and Games Courses
Whether you want to be a 2D animator, CG rigger, or Stop Motion model maker, our course provides a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that will elevate your current skills and equip you with innovative tools to redefine the boundaries of storytelling and bring your artistic visions to life.
Discover your creative voice and prepare for a career in 2D and stop motion animation through hands-on projects and studio visits across the UK.
This course is recognised by industry professionals as one of the top UK educational providers for 3D CG Animation and 3D CG Art. It’s one of only two degree courses in the UK to hold ScreenSkills Accreditations in both the animation and games categories.
Through our professional live briefs, students will have the opportunity to pitch ideas, present games and gain valuable feedback and advice from industry professionals.
The Game Art course includes professional live briefs, competitions, game jams and project collaborations with other courses such as Games Design and Computer Animation to design, develop and publish games for PC, console and mobile games.
As part of becoming a video game making master, you will develop several game projects that have robust documentation, detailed business strategy and, of course, a game to be proud of.
Why USW?
Has been ranked in the Top 50
Schools in the World for Animation, Games & VFX
Why USW?
Ranked in the Top 20
Production Excellence in Console Games at this years Rookies.
STUDENT WORK
Study in the heart of Cardiff
Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.