Concept Art & Illustration

This new and exciting course has been developed in response to the expanding creative industries that influence our world today. If you are interested in game and character concept design, environment design for film or illustration our Concept Art & Illustration degree course is perfect for you. This exciting course explores the traditional and new alternative approaches to concept art & Illustration. Our tutors will instruct you in industry standard software and teach you the latest techniques used by today's top concept artist and illustrators and prepare you for this incredible creative industry. Building on the core fundamentals of figurative drawing, perspective, composition & lighting, you will master the apply the latest techniques used by today's top concept artist and illustrators and prepare you for this incredible industry. You can expect a varied programme of assignments that highlight the importance of technical skills within the industry. Students have access to excellent facilities with high spec computer suites with the latest versions of industry standard software (including the Adobe Suite, Zbrush, Blender & Autodesk), also cutting-edge resources including high-end Apple Macintosh computers, Microsoft Surface Studio and Wacom Cintiq. And with small class sizes, students have plenty of access to these facilities. The final year will provide you with the opportunity to exhibit your work at ‘New Designers’ in London alongside national and international graduates.

UCAS Tariff
Tariff score points accepted: a minimum of 96 points or equivalent portfolio ability for mature applicants. Selection procedures All applicants need to apply online through UCAS, our UCAS code is C22. Offers will be made based on the UCAS application, predicted grades (if applicable), UCAS reference and one-to-one interview. Programme Directors interview every applicant and discuss your portfolio of artwork and ambitions with you. This is a vital part of our selection process to ensure that the course is right for you and you are right for the course. Due to developing a relationship with you from the start our student withdrawal rates are minimal. We continuously strive to turn students into successful professional practitioners. Mature applicants with relevant prior experience are welcome and are considered on an individual basis. International students will be interviewed by video conferencing.