MA Concept Art in Sheffield United Kingdom | Teesside University

The role of concept artists has grown significantly in recent years across film, television, and gaming industries, with rising demand for this specialized skillset. In film and TV, the expanding use of CGI requires creative professionals to bring ideas and scenes to life visually. Similarly, concept art remains crucial for successful game development pipelines. This expanding market creates real opportunities for graduates specializing in concept art. Our program emphasizes industry readiness, developed and led by instructors with extensive professional backgrounds in film, TV, gaming, animation, and comics. We maintain strong industry connections with studios like ILM, Atomhawk, Rare, and Sumo Digital, keeping our curriculum aligned with current industry standards. Guest lectures from concept artists at studios such as Ubisoft and Dreamworks provide not only valuable insights but also realistic project briefs mirroring professional expectations. Students enjoy access to top-tier facilities featuring high-performance computers with graphics tablets, specialized equipment including Cintiqs, green screens, and motion capture technology, alongside traditional art development spaces equipped with drawing studios, scanners, and light boxes.