Computer Games (Concept Art

Top-up Degree (validated by the Open University)

Develop detailed worlds, stories and characters on this exciting top-up degree. You will explore creative and environment design, as well as storyboarding, comic art and props, preparing you for a successful career in game concept art.

About the courseCourse Code: I6M2 Full time: 2 years Part time: 4 years Location: University Centre Leeds

WHAT’S NEXT? Progression may include a Masters degree or relevant employment.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES MAY INCLUDE:

• Freelance Artist • Character Artist • Games Artist • Comic Artist • Storyboard Artist • Illustrator • Art Academic • Entrepreneur Throughout this programme, you will design and develop interactive and visually stunning projects. You will explore and analyse issues within the industry and contextualise these to find solutions. To reflect industry practice, we adopt agile workflows and promote events, such as game jams and societies, to encourage you to engage with the industry. You will also tailor your studies to industry standards by using popular software and tools that bring your ideas to life. You will develop key essential skills to implement and integrate your designs into a full game. Your major project allows you to identify and explore a chosen specialism, and you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills by rendering highquality images for use in your professional portfolio. Modules may include: • Interactive Graphic Novel • Research Project • Major Project • Indie Game Enterprise

Apply via UCAS using institution code L21. Alternatively, for part-time applications, call 0113 235 4450.