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.
Course Details - 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)
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be assessed in a variety of ways including: practical tasks, portfolios, essays, case studies and presentations.
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:
W211
Institution code:
L21
Campus Name:
Quarry Hill Campus
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
2xD grades one of which to be in a relevant subject
Overall pass with 60 credits, with 24 credits to be at a Merit grade in a relevant subject.
To be in a relevant subject.
To be in a relevant subject.
Leeds City College 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
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language 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.
There are additional costs associated with certain elements of this programme, which may include: optional trips and visits, specialist equipment, and tickets. These costs will be led by the nature of the work that you produce, however you will be expected to meet the costs of production of your projects.
Provider information
University Centre Leeds
Park Lane
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Leeds
LS3 1AA
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