BA (Hons) Concept and Comic Art

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Concept and Comic Art program at De Montfort University blends traditional and digital techniques to prepare students for careers in concept art and comic art. The program emphasizes industry-focused tools, visual storytelling, and creative experiences, equipping graduates for roles in the film, video game, and creative industries. Extra-curricular support includes access to the Drawing Centre and the DMU Global international experience program.

Program Outline

It emphasizes both fundamental, traditional art skills and contemporary digital techniques.

• Concept Art: This aspect of the program equips students with industry-focused tools and techniques for developing pre-production, production, and post-production art for the film and video game industries.
• Comic Art: This aspect focuses on developing a practical understanding of idea generation, visual storytelling, and visual communication.
The program aims to provide students with a wide range of creative experiences and opportunities. Both themes are underpinned by contextual studies that explore the historical, cultural, and social contexts of print and web-based comic arts, graphic novels, and visual communication.

Careers:

The program prepares graduates for careers in the creative industries, specifically in roles such as:

• 3D Artists
• Visualization and VR Artists
• Environment Artists
• Character Artists
• Concept Artists
• Technical Artists
• Team Leads
• Studio Managers
• Producers
• De Montfort University's international experience program, DMU Global, aims to enrich studies, broaden cultural horizons, and develop key skills valued by employers.