Teesside University

Overview

The Concept Art (Hons) course at Teesside University is designed to enhance your skills in creating characters, environments, props, and entire visual worlds tailored for various creative industries, including games, animation, film, and illustration. Throughout the course, you will learn to effectively translate ideas from project briefs into sophisticated concept artwork, backed by practical studio projects and constructive feedback focused on portfolio development.

• Award: Honours degree (Hons)
• Subject focus: Concept art for games, animation, film, comics, and illustration
• Delivery: On-campus
• Credits: Typically 360 credits for an honours bachelor’s degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Tuition fees: Vary by student category—check the programme page for current fees
• Application: Submit an application along with required academic documents and a portfolio, if requested

What you'll study

Core areas you can expect to study include:

• Asset Design and Modelling
• Concept Art Pre-Production
• Drawing for Games and Animation
• History of Illustration
• Digital Image Techniques
• Narrative Art

Learning methods:

• Studio projects: Engage in briefs that refine your ability to research, iterate, and produce finished concept artwork.
• Critique and feedback: Participate in regular reviews that assist in enhancing your composition, design decisions, and visual storytelling.
• Portfolio development: Work on guided projects that help you create a cohesive portfolio for future graduate applications.

Assessment methods:

• Portfolio submissions and project-based coursework
• Practical drawing and digital art outputs aligned with module learning outcomes
• Presentations or written reflections may be required to showcase your process and research

Entry requirements

Entry into the programme is generally based on a relevant Level 3 qualification. For specific grade requirements, please consult the programme page.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Concept Art (Hons) course are well-equipped for a variety of roles in the creative industries. Potential career paths include concept artist, character designer, environment artist, and illustrator, among others. The skills acquired during your studies will prepare you to contribute effectively to dynamic fields such as video game design, film production, and animation.