19Nov
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Let your imagination run wild with our Concept Art and Illustration BA (Hons) Degree course. If you have a flair for creating characters, creatures and environments, this programme will take your career to the next level. Learn to visualise the ideas that modellers, animators and VFX teams will bring to life in computer games, films, comics and animation. Our creative programme will allow you to develop technical skills, refine your artistic ability and bring your visions to life. You will learn specialist skills ranging from digital art techniques to traditional drawing. This programme supports your personal development from student to artist. Working across multiple disciplines you will gain a unique insight into the industry that will allow you to understand how roles work together to create final products. Our exciting industry links will prepare you for the working world by exposing you to insight from guest lecturers and local practitioners. Based at Mabgate Campus, you’ll use specialist art studios and technical suites to unlock your visual ideas and craft your concepts.
Modules
Modules may include: Level 4 (Year 1) Character Design (20 credits) Approaches to Conceptualisation (20 credits) Narrative and World Building (20 credits) Concept Art in Context (20 credits) Commercal Practice (20 credits) The Creative Professional (20 credits) Level 5 (Year 2) Live Brief (40 credits) Collaboration (20 credits) Self-Directed Project (20 credits) Contemporary Issues in Concept Art (20 credits) Industry Event Assets (20 credits) Level 6 (Year 3) Professional Project (20 credits) Contemporary Individual Practice (20 credits) Contextualising Concept Art and Illustration Practice (20 credits) Portfolio Review (20 credits) Major Concept Art and illustration project (40 credits)
Assessment method
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including: practical tasks, portfolio work, Live Briefs, essays, case studies and presentations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W213
- Institution code:
- L21
- Campus name:
- Mabgate
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome international applicants to this programme. Find out more on our website: https://ucleeds.ac.uk/international/international-applicants/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
GCSE English: English Language grade 4 or above. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component. Mature applicants: University Centre Leeds welcomes applications from mature* applicants who may not have met the academic criteria, but who can demonstrate a wealth of experience in their chosen field. Candidates in this category and otherwise are likely to be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course and may be asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application. *21 years and over at the start of the course
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14000 | Year 1 |
| International | £14000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are charged per academic year.
Additional costs for creative materials as well as resources such as books, journals or memberships for personal research. Optional department trips would require additional payments.
Provider information
University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College
University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Leeds
LS3 1AA
Course contact details
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