Concept Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Teesside University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 45 graduates of Concept Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Teesside University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Games and Animation.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computing
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Games and Animation at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £20000 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26500 | £15500 - £26000 | £18000 - £32000 |
All Computing courses of Teesside University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23390 | £20411 | £24692 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19866 - £26906 | £14825 - £25703 | £18756 - £32023 |
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Course Description
Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. As a concept artist you illustrate ideas for use in films, games, animation, comics and any other form of visual media. It’s all about problem solving, storytelling and creating something new. You focus on the pre-production process, creating the look and functionality of characters, creatures, environments and props. You also explore the illustrative and storytelling side of concept art including key moments, splash art and storyboarding. You explore these creative briefs through traditional art methods as well as utilising digital art tools including Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk Maya, Pixologic ZBrush and Adobe After Effects. We are Europe’s only Adobe Creative Campus, giving you access to the suite of Adobe Creative Cloud tools and resources to help you develop your digital skills. An optional work placement year is included, at no extra cost. The course is structured to highlight, develop, and refine your unique creative style and guide you in building a workflow suitable for the industry you wish to pursue.
Top reasons to study this course
- Taught by professional artists: learn from practising concept artists who have worked for studios including Paramount Pictures and Double Eleven, and have experience working on a variety of art projects for clients such as Sega, Legoland and Disney.
- Industry links: take part in Animex, our annual international animation and games festival featuring experts from Rockstar, Pixar, Disney and Sony.
- Career-ready: our ExpoSeries of events allow for you to interact with employers, allowing you to showcase your work and skills to peers and potential future placements or employers. After the course: Our graduates have started careers as freelance artists or gone on to work or undertake placements for studios such as Atomhawk, Sumo Digital, Jagex and Frontier Developments.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Concept Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Teesside University
| 35% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 20% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Concept Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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About Teesside University
Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.
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Student composition of Teesside University
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Total number of students enrolled at Teesside University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10750
- postgraduates:
- 6270
- Total:
- 17020
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Illustration”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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