Game Asset Design

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
INFO 1059
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Course ID
207137
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course will give the students the skills to build graphic assets for 2D and 3D environments. Topics include: Introduction to Asset Creation; Game Development Pipelines; Introduction to Maya; Basic modelling techniques; UV Unwrapping; Texture baking; Texturing; Physical based rendering; UE4; Pro production; Props; Environment art; Modular sets; Portfolios; Show reels; Employment in the media industries.

Course learning outcomes

  • Generate a 3D model that is usable within game development environments.
  • Generate assets that have high quality finish.
  • Use advanced techniques to improve the realism of 2D and 3D models.
  • Create ambient game sounds to improve the atmosphere of games.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Creative Work, Portfolio, Exam