Illustration and Concept Art

About this programme

Learn illustration and concept art from experienced lecturers and practitioners, for careers in publishing, advertising, animation, film, television and video games. Join us and be part of a vibrant studio culture and community of students working individually and collaboratively to help shape the future of the U.K. Creative Industries. “Concept Art is the birthplace of ideas, while Illustration breathes life into those ideas, shaping worlds and narratives.” Iain McCaig, world renowned Concept Artist (‘Star Wars’ films franchise, ‘The Avengers’, ‘Guardian of the Galaxy’, ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, Terminator II, ‘Outlander’ ...) On our exciting and unique Illustration & Concept Art degree you'll learn from experienced lecturers/practitioners and engage with innovative, industry aligned curriculum that encourages you to push boundaries and explore new approaches. With hands-on experience, digital fluency, a diverse creative skillset, professional and entrepreneurial abilities, our graduates are equipped to hit the ground running, and launch their careers creating distinctive, high quality visual content for the publishing, editorial, advertising, animation, film, television and video games industries At both levels 5 and 6 students engage directly with industry professionals, in both requesting assignment briefs and receiving feedback. Some examples being renowned concept artists and illustrators Andrew Porter, Tyler Edlin, Marco Bucci, Viviane Schwarz, Korky PauI, Keith Robinson, including two of our own graduate alumni Stephen Harris and Darren Watford.