20 monthsProgramme duration
10,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
In games the role also continues to be vital to a successful production pipeline. There is a genuine demand for concept art graduates in this expanding marketplace.
This course has a strong focus on preparing you for working in the industry. The course has been designed by and is run by staff with significant industry experience who have an overwhelming knowledge of film, TV, game, animation and comic productions. We have many contacts in industry including at ILM, Atomhawk, Rare and Sumo Digital which ensures our teaching practises are reflective of current industry trends. We also invite concept arts guest speakers from studios, such as Ubisoft, Dreamworks and others, to not only engage with you, but to set you briefs reflecting the kind of work you would be expected to do in a professional environment.
You will have access to excellent facilities which include high-specification computers with graphics tablets and more specialised equipment such as Cintiqs, green screen facilities and motion capture, as well as drawing studios, scanners and light boxes for more traditional art development.
We are ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).
This course has a strong focus on preparing you for working in the industry. The course has been designed by and is run by staff with significant industry experience who have an overwhelming knowledge of film, TV, game, animation and comic productions. We have many contacts in industry including at ILM, Atomhawk, Rare and Sumo Digital which ensures our teaching practises are reflective of current industry trends. We also invite concept arts guest speakers from studios, such as Ubisoft, Dreamworks and others, to not only engage with you, but to set you briefs reflecting the kind of work you would be expected to do in a professional environment.
You will have access to excellent facilities which include high-specification computers with graphics tablets and more specialised equipment such as Cintiqs, green screen facilities and motion capture, as well as drawing studios, scanners and light boxes for more traditional art development.
We are ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Art and Design
Degree
MA
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
On Campus
In games the role also continues to be vital to a successful production pipeline. There is a genuine demand for concept art graduates in this expanding marketplace.
This course has a strong focus on preparing you for working in the industry. The course has been designed by and is run by staff with significant industry experience who have an overwhelming knowledge of film, TV, game, animation and comic productions. We have many contacts in industry including at ILM, Atomhawk, Rare and Sumo Digital which ensures our teaching practises are reflective of current industry trends. We also invite concept arts guest speakers from studios, such as Ubisoft, Dreamworks and others, to not only engage with you, but to set you briefs reflecting the kind of work you would be expected to do in a professional environment.
You will have access to excellent facilities which include high-specification computers with graphics tablets and more specialised equipment such as Cintiqs, green screen facilities and motion capture, as well as drawing studios, scanners and light boxes for more traditional art development.
We are ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).
This course has a strong focus on preparing you for working in the industry. The course has been designed by and is run by staff with significant industry experience who have an overwhelming knowledge of film, TV, game, animation and comic productions. We have many contacts in industry including at ILM, Atomhawk, Rare and Sumo Digital which ensures our teaching practises are reflective of current industry trends. We also invite concept arts guest speakers from studios, such as Ubisoft, Dreamworks and others, to not only engage with you, but to set you briefs reflecting the kind of work you would be expected to do in a professional environment.
You will have access to excellent facilities which include high-specification computers with graphics tablets and more specialised equipment such as Cintiqs, green screen facilities and motion capture, as well as drawing studios, scanners and light boxes for more traditional art development.
We are ranked 3rd in the UK, 9th in Europe and 20th in the world in the Animation Career Review International Animation School Rankings 2026. (207 colleges considered, tees.ac.uk/source).
Admission Requirements
2.7+
6+
- 2.2 degree (or above) or significantly documented relevant industry experience
- portfolio of appropriate work of a good standard
20 Months
Jan
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
5,417 GBP
International
10,000 GBP
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