Course Summary

Craft creative concepts and specialise in the field of game concept art as you learn how to critically analyse and develop detailed worlds, stories and characters for use in an interactive graphic format. Explore elements of concept art including character, creative and environment design as well as storyboarding, comic art, props and more. Throughout this programme you will design and develop interactive and visually stunning projects that allow you to unleash your creativity as you design worlds, characters and stories. You will explore and analyse issues within the industry and contextualise these to find solutions. Your major project will allow you to identify and explore a specialism. To reflect industry practice we promote the use of agile workflows and promote events such as Game Jams and Game Societies encouraging you to engage with the industry. Our professional emphasis will tailor your studies to industry standards so you will use industry standard software and tools to bring your ideas to life. Develop the digital skills needed to implement and integrate your designs into a full game and maintain full creative control over your own unique project. Showcase your skills by rendering high-quality images for use in your professional portfolio.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include: Level 6 - Interactive Graphic Novel, Major Project, Research Project, Indie Game Enterprise.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Modules will be formally assessed and graded through a range of methods, including: •Practical demonstrations, •Portfolios, •Reflections, •Case studies, •Solo and group projects, •Evaluations, •Academic posters. This range of activities provides the opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course of their studies.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: I6M2

Institution code: L21

Campus Name: University Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


A typical offer is likely to be pass at Foundation Degree or in a relevant HND, together with a number of GCSE grades at C or above including English. As part of the interview process all students are to present a physical or digital portfolio of games related work and supporting academic text. International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria. Speakers of other languages need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a recognised level 2 English qualification. All students must be able to demonstrate either by qualifications or testing that they have the required literacy skills to complete the course. Offers are made subject to reference.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

English GCSE is desirable English Language at grade C or above (grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs. IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 42%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 7950.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7950.0 Year 1
Scotland 7950.0 Year 1
Wales 7950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Fees are charged per academic year.

Provider information

University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leeds
LS3 1AA

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