The Concept Art for Games and Film with a Foundation Year at the University of Staffordshire is your gateway to a dynamic career in the entertainment industry. If you possess a passion for drawing, painting, and visual storytelling, this undergraduate degree is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential artistic and technical proficiencies demanded by the games and film sectors. You will delve into the foundational principles of 2D and 3D art, digital painting, and character design, preparing you to translate imaginative concepts into compelling visual realities for interactive and cinematic experiences.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, beginning with a foundation year designed to build your core skills in areas like 2D foundations and digital painting. Subsequent years immerse you in specialised modules such as Character Concept Design, Environment Concept Design, and Creature Concept Design, culminating in a significant Games Development Project and live briefs. You will develop your abilities in digital sculpting, technical drawing, and collaborative game development, graduating with a comprehensive portfolio and the creative and technical expertise to pursue roles as a concept artist in the thriving games and film industries.