Illustration and Concept Art (Distance Learning)

Course Overview

“Concept Art is the birthplace of ideas, while Illustration breathes life into those ideas, shaping worlds and narratives.” Iain McCaig, world renowned Concept Artist (‘Star Wars’ films franchise, ‘The Avengers’, ‘Guardian of the Galaxy’, ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’, ‘Terminator II’, ‘Outlander’ ...) Join us and be part of a vibrant studio culture and community of students working individually and collaboratively to help shape the future of the U.K.’s Creative Industries. On our exciting and unique Illustration & Concept Art degree course you will learn from experienced lecturers/practitioners and engage with innovative, up-to-date, industry aligned curriculum that encourages you to push boundaries and explore new approaches. With hands-on experience, digital fluency, a diverse creative skillset, professional and entrepreneurial abilities, our graduates are equipped to hit the ground running, and launch their careers creating distinctive, high quality visual content for the publishing, editorial, advertising, animation, film, television and video games industries. We understand the importance of collaboration and interaction to seamlessly connect on-campus students with distance and flexible learners. Whether you are studying in one of our studios or studying remotely, you’ll be able to engage in real-time discussions, work on group projects, and participate in group critiques. This ensures all students, regardless of location, benefit from the same high quality educational experience and the opportunity to build a network of peers and contacts. At both levels 5 and 6 you will engage directly with industry professionals in both requesting assignment briefs and receiving invaluable personal feedback. Some examples being renowned concept artists and illustrators Andrew Porter, Tyler Edlin, Marco Bucci, Viviane Schwarz, Korky PauI and Keith Robinson, including two of our own graduate alumni Darren Watford and Stephen Harris. Our students take part in both national and international annual competitions, including the World Illustration Awards (AOI), Bologna Book Fair - Children’s Book Illustration Competition, V&A Illustration Awards, Picture Hooks Competition, The Rookie Awards (Illustration, Animation, Concept Art, Video Games, VFX, VR and Design), Cheltenham Illustration Awards, Macmillan Prize for Illustration and Folio Book Illustration Award. We are a member of the AOI (Association of Illustrators) that provides students, tutors and professionals with excellent on-line and published resources, including opportunities to attend specialist one-day workshops, benefit from industry guest speakers, and be included in student portfolio surgeries. The key to success is for you, whether as a student or graduate, to stay passionate, continue learning and growing, and be open to new opportunities and experiences.

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

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