Concept Art

Entry requirements

Minimum 2.2 degree in a relevant field (exceptionally, applicants with degrees in non-related subjects may be considered) plus an online portfolio which demonstrates an appropriate level of relevant skills. Accreditation of professional experience may be possible for practitioners without a degree.

A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in all components (or equivalent) is required for those for whom English is not their first language.

If you do not have the required level of English for entry, our academic English courses can help you to achieve this level.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This MA Concept Art course will enable you to

• develop your concept art skills and knowledge, to a professional level
• produce a commercial-standard personal portfolio that reflects the forefront of current practices in the games, film and animation industries
• explore the theoretical and contextual understanding of concept art, its audiences and significances in our contemporary media culture
• develop professional-level enquiry, research, creative invention, project planning and management practices
• have access to additional technical training by auditing undergraduate skills modules
• choose to study parts of this course online or on campus (home students only)
• specialise in one area, such as character or environment design, or develop a broadly-based concept art practice
• study specialist modules in your chosen discipline area, as well as studying modules that are shared with other awards in the postgraduate media programme such as MA Animation and MA Games Art and Design
• have a personal tutor who you will see throughout your study and also have regular opportunities for advice on preparing for your future career and developing your portfolios.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University's Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed "When tuition fees change"), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

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