Concept and Comic Arts

Our course encompasses two distinct practical themes - concept art and comic art, both of which focus on fundamental, traditional art skills and contemporary digital techniques.

In concept art you will be helped to master a range of industry-focused tools and techniques for developing pre-production, production and post-production art for the film and video game industries. In comic art you will develop a practical understanding of idea generation, visual storytelling and visual communication.

These two themes mean you will access a wide range of creative possibilities and opportunities. They are underpinned by contextual studies to inform and enhance your practice through an exploration of the historical, cultural and social contexts of the wider world of print and web-based comic arts, graphic novels and visual communication.

The course features regular guest lectures and workshops, giving you an opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to design successful content.'¯Our studio culture encourages peer collaboration and networking with industry professionals to support you as you create your portfolio.

You will be able to develop skills in your own special interests and graduate as a skilled comic and concept artist, ready to work in a range of roles across the creative industries.

• Engage with learning and teaching through hands-on practical activity, supported by our expert academic team and vibrant studio culture. 
• Benefit from special guest lectures to enhance your understanding of the industry and learn directly from film and game industry professionals. 
• Produce your own portfolio to enhance your employability, by taking final-year modules in Personal Project and Professional Practice.
• Gain a valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Students from related courses have been inspired by urban architecture in New York and explored the cultural context of art in Berlin. 
• Get one-to-one support to develop your drawing skills and meet like-minded creatives at the Leicester Media School Drawing Centre. 

• Benefit from Education 2030, where a simplified 'block learning' timetable means you will study one subject at a time and have more time to engage with your learning, receive faster feedback and enjoy a better study-life balance.

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• A Levels - 104 to 136 UCAS points from minimum 2 A Levels (may require certain subject grades)
• IB – 24 to 32 points (may require subject grades at HL)
• 55% in accepted UK based foundation programme with no module below 50%
• Standard XII - Pass Standard XII with a minimum average of 65% from the best 4 subjects excluding Hindi
• American High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0, plus
• ACT composite score of 23 or above or SAT1 (Post 2016) Minimum of 550 (R+W) plus 550 (Maths) = 1100/1600, plus
• Advanced Placement, 2 subjects from group A with grade 3 or above or SAT2 - 2 subject tests with a minimum score of 500 in each =1000

Entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide.

If you are unable to enter an undergraduate course directly, you may wish to study an International Incorporate Bachelor's Degree or the International First Year which is offered at Leicester International Pathway College, located on the DMU campus.

Step one: download and complete our international application form

Step two: prepare the following documents:

• A copy of your qualifications
• A copy of your English language certificate
• A personal statement of at least 500 words explaining why you want to study your chosen course at DMU and any additional information that will support your application
• A copy of your passport
• One reference for undergraduate study, or two references for postgraduate study
• Some of our creative courses may ask for a portfolio - see our portfolio advice

Step three: return your application and documents to the Admissions Office at [email protected]*

Applications for undergraduate courses can also be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) using the UCAS Institution Code: DEM/D26.