BA (Hons) Concept Art (with Foundation Year) Bachelor's degree at Teesside University

You are introduced to the creative possibilities of image-making using digital tools. Study the fundamental principles of design and composition, and explore a range of image creation techniques. Use appropriate graphics software to improve your technical skills incorporating layers, composition, colour, linework and lighting.

Focusing on computer games, animation and film, you gain an introductory level of understanding in the context of your chosen field of study. As well as looking at the historical and context of these, you observe how we interpret these types of media historically and materially. Choose a text within your area of interest, undertaking an analytical review in the form of a case study.

Learn to create imagery using traditional and digital drawing tools. Develop your drawing techniques and creative interpretations of themes including figure drawing, still life, perspective and character, creature and environment design. You are supported to produce images that effectively communicate visual ideas.

You produce an individual project with guidance from your tutor. Gain independent working and project management skills, developing original ideas and concepts in your chosen field. This could be in the form of a piece of concept art, animation or another appropriate form related to creative industries.

You are guided through various concept art tasks and encouraged to develop an effective working practice. The unique challenges faced by a concept artist are identified and explored. You explore the various types of tasks often faced by concept artists, such as character, vehicle, prop and environment design and produce artwork fitting for the intended industry. You focus on the generation of original ideas and develop skills in the areas of thumbnailing, iteration and presentation. You develop

Develop your visual perception and drawing skills, which are essential for a productive artist to communicate ideas effectively, swiftly and efficiently. Drawing exercises will help develop your observational drawing abilities, allowing you to build on your artistic skills. Practice various elements of figure drawing including anatomy, pose, lighting and form. Practice construction skills such as perspective and composition, to develop your ability to re-create 3D forms into a 2D drawing. You ex

Develop your ability to research the industry of visual arts, focusing on historical elements, and different artists and their art styles. You are guided through visual research methods to help you understand how and where to find accurate sources to aid you in creating visually rich work. Through study of classic and modern artists, you explore different visual styles from throughout history and what makes them visually striking. Taking influence from artists you have researched; you will begin

You are introduced to digital painting and 3D modelling packages, to investigate the creative potential of digital workflows. You are introduced to the toolsets of a digital artist in industry relevant software and shown how you can apply lighting, colour, texture and effects to your artwork. You are introduced to 3D modelling packages and how they can aid in the construction of your artwork and efficiency of your skills. You explore and research workflows used in the production of digital artwo

You explore more deeply digital painting processes and ways you can incorporate various 2D and 3D skills to create accomplished digital artwork. You develop your digital painting skills through research and analysis of real-world reference to build your understanding of shape and form. Explore 3D modelling tools and how they can be combined with 2D painting techniques to advance your abilities in creating digital conceptual art. Through exploration of different digital tools in both 2D and 3D, y

You work in a team to produce concept art material and create a pitch for a game, film or animation project. As part of your team, you explore different specialisms within the concept art industry and how your artwork fits into the pre-production pipeline. Explore and research existing media from film, games, and animation to aid you in producing artwork that is visually exciting for an audience. You will be introduced to the challenges and opportunities working alongside other artists can bring

Focus on your visual storytelling skills, exploring narrative through the creation of storyboards, sequential art and marketing artwork. You will be introduced to narrative techniques such as lighting, composition, and pose that will help you tell stories through your artwork. You study existing media to help you identify an appropriate methodology for adding storytelling to your visual artwork. Explore the different visual outputs seen in industry and practice the variety of visual techniques t

Develop your skills in practice-based research by experimenting and researching the creative process. You look at examples of how historical and cultural visuals from around the world have been used to create engaging characters, props, and environments to aid you in creating new, original artwork. Study effective research practices that will aid you in finding accurate information and reflect on how to use these materials appropriately and ethically to create your own work. You develop your und

You have the option to spend one year in industry learning and developing your skills. We encourage and support you with applying for a placement, job hunting and networking. You gain experience favoured by graduate recruiters and develop your technical skillset. You also obtain the transferable skills required in any professional environment, including communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, confidence, self-reliance, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, a

You develop a sense of work discipline through the development of a large-scale project. You will take on the responsibility of planning and executing an individual project in your chosen subject area, resulting in a portfolio ready project. Throughout the Concept Art project, you reflect on the associated legal, social, ethical and professional issues seen within the concept art industry and how you can ensure your work is suitable for your chosen discipline. You define the parameters of your p

You extend your abilities in creating digital artwork inspired by industry standards, and investigate and apply a variety of techniques, including the combination of 2D and 3D methodology. You work on briefs inspired by industry projects to aid your understanding of industry standards and working practices. Develop your digital painting skills through further research and practice of advanced techniques in areas such as photo manipulation, applying textures and combining of 2D and 3D skills. Dev

You research various career routes and develop a portfolio for a chosen specialism. With AI artwork headlining in the media, you discuss the ethics of AI generative art through critical debate on originality and intellectual property. You look at various movements and campaigns of practicing artists to illustrate how you can promote and protect your art while highlighting your unique human creativity.