Gain practical experience in a variety of visual mediums as well as traditional and contemporary digital tools, techniques and practices, and get set for a career in the creative industries. Concept art is a specific industry-focused discipline in which students will explore a range of professional tools, practices and techniques for developing pre-production, production and post-production art as appropriate to the film and games industries, through practical, hands-on studio-based activity. Comic arts allows students to explore a broad range of idea generation, visual storytelling, visual communication, traditional and digital tools, practices and techniques through practical hands-on studio-based activity. These two practice-based strands are underpinned by contextual studies which inform and enhance practice through an exploration of the historical, cultural and social contexts of the wider world of print and web-based comic arts, graphic novels and visual communication. Both strands are firmly based on the teaching and mastery of fundamental traditional art skills, and contemporary digital tools and techniques. The two contrasting curriculum strands – one structured, process driven, industry-focused and the other more exploratory, personal and freeform – allow students to develop as fully rounded artists whilst allowing them a range of creative possibilities and opportunities. Graduates will be skilled across a range of traditional and contemporary digital tools, techniques and practice, and will have developed transferable skills across a range of visual problem solving, idea generation, communication and visual storytelling. You will have the opportunity to: - Engage with learning and teaching through hands-on practical activity, supported by our expert academic team and vibrant studio culture. - Benefit from special guest lectures to enhance your understanding of the industry and learn directly from film and game industry professionals. - Produce your own portfolio to enhance your employability, by taking final-year modules in Personal Exploration and Professional Practice. - Get one-to-one support to develop your drawing skills and meet like-minded creatives at the Leicester Media School Drawing Centre.

Course modules Year one Tools, Techniques and Processes 1 Contextual Studies 1 Studio Practice 1 Year two Tools, Techniques and Processes 2 Contextual Studies 2 Studio Practice 2 Year three Studio Practice; Personal Exploration Studio Practice; Professional Practice

Teaching and assessment Students will engage with learning and teaching primarily through hands-on practical studio activity. A vibrant studio culture supported by academic and technical staff will encourage individuals to achieve their full potential. Learning is supported by practical workshops, seminars and lectures. Extensive use is made of online tools to support an enthusiastic course community. The course features regular guest lectures and workshops from a range of professionals, including alumni, giving students a unique opportunity to experience first-hand what it takes to design and develop successful content. The curriculum focuses on practical hands-on activity, focusing on learning through content creation with two distinct practical themes; 1. concept art 2. comic arts underpinned by a third, 3. contextual studies The assessment strategy will include regular presentations of work in progress for formative feedback and guidance purposes, and final summative assessments by portfolio of completed work and supported by evidence of engagement and development in the process and production of the portfolio. In the final year, students will develop their own portfolio of professional standard work, guided by artists from relevant industry and the teaching team.

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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.

Course code: W223

Institution code: D26

Campus Name: Leicester Campus

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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English language – If English is not your first language we require an English language level of IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Student satisfaction : 75%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	14750.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
International	14750.0	Year 1

Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government.

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