BA (Hons) Concept Art for Games and Film with a Foundation Year in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

This program equips you with the skills needed to thrive in the dynamic and fast-evolving entertainment sector. Ideal for those looking to combine artistic vision, creativity, and technical expertise for careers as 2D or concept artists in gaming or film. Our faculty specializes in diverse areas including traditional painting, figure drawing, digital sculpting, 3D modeling, animation, lighting techniques, rendering, digital compositing, game scripting, motion capture, cinematography, and post-production. As TIGA members, we offer cutting-edge technology for game art development. Students gain hands-on experience in our specialized facilities: HD TV studio, green screen spaces, post-production rooms, advanced digital cinema equipment, motion capture lab, Unreal Engine workstations, and Wacom tablets.
Career Paths
Alumni have landed positions as concept artists, illustrators, and 2D/3D game artists specializing in character and environment design. Employers range from Playground Games and Fireproof Studios to Jagex, Antimatter Games, Testology, and Mirror Image Design. Many graduates also pursue successful freelance careers in concept art for both gaming and film.