Concept and Comic Art

Our course encompasses two distinct practical themes - concept art and comic art, both of which focus on fundamental, traditional art skills and contemporary digital techniques. in concept art you will be helped to master a range of industry-focused tools and techniques for developing pre-production, production and post-production art for the film and video game industries. in comic art you will develop a practical understanding of idea generation, visual storytelling and visual communication.these two themes mean you will access a wide range of creative possibilities and opportunities. they are underpinned by contextual studies to inform and enhance your 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.

Work-based placements are one of the best ways to boost your skills and experience, and can often lead to your first graduate role. they are the perfect means of discovering how your studies relate to the real world, and provide an opportunity to improve your confidence and make contacts to help you get ahead in the job market. dmu’s dedicated placements teams can help you by providing access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one cv advice and interview preparation, and offering training sessions and support from a dedicated tutor.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

We expect graduates of this course to work as 3d artists, visualisation and vr artists, environment artists, character artists, concept artists, technical artists, team leads, studio managers, producers and directors.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. De Montfort University has partnerships with the following companies: