About Bachelor Of Arts (honours) In Game Art And Visual Design in MCAST

This degree programme has been developed in response to the increased demand for trained artists and designers who are able to produce rich, interactive experiences by developing conceptual visual graphics for digital games. Learners further their skills in drawing and illustration – the basis for the eventual development of game art.

They acquire grounding in essential art and design principles, as well as computer-generated design, and concurrently receive a basic knowledge of related theory, analysis and practice. This includes game design, psychology of play, user interface (UI), narrative study, digital imaging, 3D-modelling and animation. In their final year, learners are encouraged to team up with those reading for the degree in Interactive Media, in order to create fully working games.

*(13,000 euro) actual price is 19,500 euro but depending on the 1st 2 years grades achieving high marks, a scholarship will be offered for the 3rd and final year.

MCAST Advanced Diploma in Art and Design
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design and Interactive Media
or
2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
Compulsory A-Level: Art, or Art and Design, or equivalent

Applicants may be asked to sit for an interview and/or present their Portfolio

MCAST  Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

MCAST English Language Requirements: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language but providing English language test results. The minimum test scores required are: