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Concept Art

University Centre Leeds, Leeds City College

UCAS Code: W211 | Foundation Degree - FD

Entry requirements


A level

D,D

2xD grades one of which to be in a relevant subject

Access to HE Diploma

M:24

Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in a relevant subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MP

To be in a relevant subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MPP

To be in a relevant subject.

In a relevant subject.

UCAS Tariff

48

Typical offer: 48 UCAS tariff points from two A-levels (or equivalent qualifications), one of which must be in a relevant subject.

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subjects

Fine art

Illustration

Let your imagination run wild with our Concept Art Foundation Degree. 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 Quarry Hill Campus, you’ll use specialist art studios and technical suites to unlock your visual ideas and craft your concepts.

Modules

Modules may include:

Year 1 – Level 4
Character Design (20 credits)
Approaches to Conceptualisation (20 credits)
Narrative and World Building (20 credits)
Concept Art in Context (20 credits)
Commercial Practice (20 credits)
The Creative Professional (20 credits)


Year 2 – Level 5
Live Brief (40 credits)
Collaboration (20 credits)
Self-Directed Project (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Concept Art (20 credits)
Industry Event (20 credits)

Assessment methods

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including: practical tasks, portfolios, essays, case studies and presentations.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£8,745
per year
Northern Ireland
£8,745
per year
Scotland
£8,745
per year
Wales
£8,745
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Quarry Hill Campus

Department:

University Centre

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