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ANIMATIONGAME ART,

CONCEPT AND COMIC ART,

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Whether your passion is for animation, concept and comic art, game art, graphic design or illustration, our industry-focused courses and vibrant studio culture give you the technical knowledge and creative freedom to develop your artistic talents and forge a highly rewarding and successful career. We’re proud that 97.3 per cent of DMU graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduating according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

Our excellent facilities offer bespoke digital animation and game art studios, a newly developed suite of graphic design studios, dedicated drawing and visualisation studios and photography and printmaking workshops. Our strong industry links and regular guest lectures by professional artists, producers, art directors and studio heads mean that our students experience the latest trends and techniques.

Our recent graduates have gone on to work as concept artists, animators, producers, technical directors, compositors, illustrators and designers, working for leading national and international companies including the BBC, Double Negative Visual Effects, Rockstar North, Sony, Ubisoft, Net a Porter and Warner Music.

We look forward to welcoming you to DMU.

CREATIVE DESIGN COURSES AT DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY (DMU) OFFER EXCELLENT TEACHING FROM ACADEMICS AND INDUSTRY FIGURES IN DEDICATED FACILITIES, DESIGNED TO PREPARE YOU FOR CAREERS ACROSS THE SECTOR.

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CONTENTS

12 GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (Hons)

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06 ANIMATION BA (Hons)

GRAPHIC DESIGN (ILLUSTRATION) BA (Hons)

11 GAME ART BA (Hons)

16 FACILITIES

17 DMUworks

DMU AWARDED GOLD IN THE TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK

18 THE LEICESTER MEDIA SCHOOL DEGREE SHOW

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Liam PickfordGame Art BA (Hons), Graduate

CONCEPT AND COMIC ART BA (Hons)

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ANIMATION BA (Hons)

Studying Animation BA (Hons) at DMU brings your ideas and imagination to life. This established course combines academic excellence with professional practice, and our vibrant studio culture provides the ideal learning environment to develop your skills in 2D character animation, storytelling, drawing and design for animation.We have excellent specialist facilities including industry-standard 2D animation software, recording and sound studios, life-room, computer suites with Cintiq stations for lectures and practical workshops.

Guided by our academic experts, in your final year you will create a festival ready 2D animation. This animation will also be supported with the production of an industry standard Showreel.

As a result of the teaching and opportunities on offer, Animation at DMU has achieved 92.8 per cent overall satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey 2019.

Our graduates are working as animators, producers, art directors, lead technical compositors, designers & animators working on TV series & films. They are working with international companies like Brown Bag Films, Double Negative, Ubisoft (Shanghai), Jagex, MPC, The Mill, Blue Zoo, Character Shop, RJDM Animations, Cloth Cat & Ragdoll Productions.

To learn more about Animation, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/animation

UCAS CODE: W615

ENTRY AND ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:

104 UCAS points with Art and Design at grade C or above.

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language or Literature.

PORTFOLIO: Yes

YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:

Game Art BA (Hons)

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

Graphic Design (Illustration) BA (Hons)

Maisie loved the close-knit, communal atmosphere, as well as the diversity of Leicester.

Maisie stated: “I’ve gained skills using software such as TV Paint, 3D Maya, Adobe Photoshop, After Effects and more. Software I had never heard of before coming to DMU, I am now confident in using.”

MAISIE GRANT ANIMATION BA (HONS), GRADUATE

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CONCEPT AND COMIC ART BA (Hons)

This innovative degree allows you to get creative, practical experience in a range of visual mediums covering concept and comic art. The course prepares you for a career in the creative industries by exploring a range of traditional and contemporary digital tools, techniques and practices. Concept art is a specific industry-focused discipline in which you will explore pre-production, production and post-production art as appropriate to the film and video game industries.

Comic art allows you to explore a broad range of idea generation, visual storytelling, visual communication, traditional and digital tools, practices and techniques.

These two practical studio-based strands are underpinned by contextual studies which inform and enhance practice through an exploration of the historical, cultural and social contexts of the wider world of print and web-based comic arts, graphic novels and visual communication.

Both strands are firmly based on the teaching and mastery of fundamental traditional art skills, and contemporary digital tools and techniques. The two contrasting curriculum strands – one structured, process driven, and industry-focused, and the other more exploratory, personal and freeform – allow you to develop as a fully-rounded artist whilst exploring a range of creative possibilities and opportunities.

You will benefit from special guest lectures to enhance your understanding of the industry and learn directly from film and game industry professionals. You will also be able to access dedicated facilities, including a specialist games studio with a range of high-spec PCs for producing 3D game content, a drawing studio and a suite of Cintiq graphics tablets.

To learn more about Concept and Comic Art, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/cca

UCAS CODE: W223


120 UCAS points from at least two A-levels with Art and Design at grade B or above, or Art and Design BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DDM

Plus, five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

PORTFOLIO: Yes


Game Art BA (Hons)

Communication Arts BA (Hons)


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Patrick is a vehicle artist at Codemasters, where he builds accurate 3D models of real-world cars for games such as Dirt Rally 2, Grid, F1 and Forza Horizon 4.

“The industry links on the course keep it up-to-date and relevant, as well as providing a forum for feedback from people working in the industry. I believe this helped me to secure a job at Codemasters before I had even finished the course.”

PATRICK HERBISON GAME ART BA (HONS), GRADUATE

GAME ART BA (Hons)

By studying this course, you will develop the specialist skills required to design world-class games content. Our strong industry links and regular guest lectures by professional artists, producers, art directors and studio heads mean that our students are always at the forefront of the latest trends and techniques.Our excellent facilities are equipped with the latest computers and specialist software, allowing you to perfect your practical and professional skills. Our vibrant studio culture allows you to spend time working with professional projects to graduate with a portfolio that demonstrates your talent and creativity.

Recent students have taken part in a variety of national and international competitions and have secured internships with leading companies such as Codemasters, Crytek, Ubisoft and the BBC.

94 per cent of Game Art graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

This course is industry recognised by ScreenSkills, the industry-led skills body for the UK’s screen-based industries, and carries the ScreenSkills quality-mark which indicates courses best suited to prepare students for a career in the screen industries.

From Grand Theft Auto V to Star Citizen and Assassin’s Creed, our graduates make the games you play. Many have progressed to work as concept artists, character artists, lead artists, technical artists and directors, for leading companies such as Artificial Life, Rockstar North, SEGA, Sony and Ubisoft.

To learn more about Game Art, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/gameart

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UCAS CODE: W291


120 UCAS points with Art and Design at grade B or above.


INTERVIEW AND PORTFOLIO: Yes


Animation BA (Hons)

Graphic Design BA (Hons) Graphic Design (Illustration) BA (Hons)

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Brad was drawn to the course because of the variety of modules taught and the specialist facilities in Gateway House.

Brad stated: “The tutors are constantly in and out of the studios, always willing to answer questions and help with ideas for current projects.”

BRAD TURNER GRAPHIC DESIGN BA (HONS), GRADUATE

GRAPHIC DESIGNBA (Hons)

Graphic Design BA (Hons) at DMU encourages you to explore and establish your creativity through a series of personal projects designed to help you build your portfolio and professional skills in our specialist facilities.Our academics are practicing designers with a wealth of professional experience, and our close links with industry mean that you will spend time working with professional clients, and take on a range of live design briefs.

The course allows you to choose from a wide range of specialist topics in graphic design and develop your critical skills through a series of critiques and workshops, closely supported by teaching staff and industry experts.

Our facilities include digital imaging equipment, a multimedia studio, specialist printers, green screen room and multiple mac equipped studio areas so that you can develop your skills in a professional environment.

Our students participate in national and international competitions such as the Young Creatives Network, the Starpack Awards and the D&AD and ISTD competitions.

According to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report, 90 per cent of Graphic Design students are in further study or work after graduating with many of our recent graduates working at some of the world’s largest design agencies and businesses, including Google, Sony Playstation, Penguin Books, Bauer Media, Disney Studios, Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, Warner Music, BBC, Landor Associates, Checkland Kindleysides, Havas Worldwide and Fontshop Berlin.

To learn more about Graphic Design, and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/graphicdesign

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UCAS CODE: W219




PORTFOLIO: Yes


Animation BA (Hons)

Game Art BA (Hons)


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GRAPHIC DESIGN (ILLUSTRATION) BA (Hons)

Graphic Design (Illustration) BA (Hons) at DMU covers everything from drawing and printmaking through to animation and digital imagery. You can build your practical and professional skills in our newly developed graphic design studios, including a design library, a life drawing room and dedicated printers. Graphic Design (Illustration) was awarded 91 per cent overall satisfaction by our students in the latest National Student Survey 2019.

Our industry-active staff are experienced illustrators and designers in children’s book illustration, bookmaking, printmaking, photography, animation, digital illustration and production. Their close links with industry specialists, such as The Association of Illustrators (AOI), give you the opportunity to gain experience working with professional clients.

This course supports you to identify your personal strengths while enhancing your creativity, and develops your ability to provide creative solutions to graphic design and illustration briefs. This could be through self-initiated work, or national and international competitions run by the Young Creatives Network and Macmillan Children’s Books, as well as other industry and client-led projects.

Illustrators are in high demand worldwide and many of our recent graduates are now freelance, working for advertising, editorial and publishing houses. Or are employed as illustrators in recognised companies such as Landor Associates, Hamburg, Yahoo, Adtrak, GlaxoSmithKline, Nicole Farhi, Burberry and Un.titled.

To learn more about Graphic Design (Illustration), and for a full list of core and optional modules, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/illustration

UCAS CODE: W221




PORTFOLIO: Yes


Animation BA (Hons)

Graphic Design BA (Hons)

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Tom chose to study Graphic Design (Illustration) at DMU as he was impressed by the industry influence on the course. During his time as a student, Tom won various competitions and completed two internships.

TOM HADAWAY, GRAPHIC DESIGN (ILLUSTRATION) BA (HONS), GRADUATE

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FACILITIES

Our dedicated facilities provide you with the tools and space to achieve your creative ambitions and the high level of professional skills required in industry. Animation students benefit from industry-standard animation modelling, recording and sound studios; editing suites and graphics studios for lectures and practical workshops and screening rooms for reviewing presentations. You will have flexible access to three digital studios comprising over 80 high-specification work and Cintiq stations for digital sculpting sessions in Zbrush and Mudbox, and for texturing in Mari. Our digital studios are equipped with industry-standard software such as Maya, Nuke, Hiero, After Effects, Mari, 3DEqualiser, Arnold and the Adobe CC Suite. Video and audio production suites, providing blue- and green- screen facilities, can also be booked to create footage in compositing projects.

In addition to this, our Game Art students also benefit from a dedicated games studio with a range of software and PCs for producing and studying 3D game content on PC, Playstation, Xbox and the next generation hardware as it becomes available. You will have access to a drawing studio for the 2D elements of the course, a suite of professional-standard Cintiq tablets and fully AV-equipped lecture/seminar rooms to support other learning and teaching activities.

Graphic Design and Graphic Design (Illustration) students benefit from teaching in our new graphic design studios in the Gateway House building. They have been fully equipped with 27” iMacs, state-of-the-art printers, letterpress, lino and silk screens, a blackout photography/animation room with green screens and lighting equipment and a dedicated life drawing and printmaking room. As a DMU student, you will have access to letterpress, lino and silkscreen printing equipment, an in-house service for iPad Pro and Wacom Graphics Tablets, as well as a design library of journals, magazines, books and an archive of previous students work to explore and gain inspiration from.

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DMU Works is our exciting careers programme to help all our students become work-ready. DMU Works guarantees a professional work experience opportunity for every undergraduate student, enhancing their skills and knowledge, and often leading to graduate roles. Our dedicated team provide access to hundreds of opportunities, giving one-to-one CV advice and interview preparation.

DMU Works opportunities will help you become professional, adaptable and business-aware – equipping you to succeed in a competitive world and make choices about the future you want.

These opportunities include:

• Professional experiences, placements, internships and volunteering

• International internships and industry placements

• Work-readiness training, coaching and development

• Business insider visits

• Enterprise support

• Research and consultancy opportunities

Whatever stage you are at on your career journey, our dedicated team is here to help.

DMU Works

To find out more visit dmu.ac.uk/dmuworks

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THE LEICESTER MEDIA SCHOOL DEGREE SHOW

The Leicester Media School (LMS) Degree Show celebrates the creativity, talent and hard work of our final-year students within the Leicester Media School, showcasing the innovative projects and exciting creations they have produced while studying at DMU.The launch event is attended by industry figures, alumni and members of the public, giving students the opportunity to network, celebrate their work and potentially secure graduate jobs.

For more information and to see the work of our 2019 finalists, please visit: dmu.ac.uk/techdegreeshow

HOUSE DESIGN SOCIETY

The House Design Society gives students the chance to take part in paid and voluntary design briefs from a growing client base. There are work opportunities offered from companies seeking logos, photography, illustrations, animations, fashion design and more, which are an invaluable addition to your CV.Students can take part in competitions and schedule talks given by industry figures who share their experience and give advice on what they look for in employees. The House Design Society also holds social events and creative activities, while members take an active role in mentoring one another.

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DMU has been awarded a gold rating in the government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). The TEF is an initiative that recognises excellence in learning and teaching. This achievement is testament to how the outstanding teaching on offer at DMU inspires our students.

It means that DMU has been found to deliver ‘consistently outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for its students. It is of the highest quality found in the UK.’

The TEF panel highlighted the following:

• The way employability is embedded in the curriculum in every faculty

• The significant contribution DMU Square Mile makes to the social and economic development of Leicester

• The way that real-world research feeds into students’ learning

• The pastoral support on offer for students throughout their time at DMU

• The outstanding and personalised study support given to students

• Involving students to support any changes to assessment methods and teaching delivery

• The excellent physical and digital resources that enhance learning, retention and employability• A culture that encourages, recognises and rewards excellent teaching

For further information visit dmu.ac.uk/TEF

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DMU awarded Gold in Teaching Excellence Framework

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DMU GlobalDMU Global offers every student the chance to gain invaluable international experience, improve their career prospects and build their confidence. DMU Global has taken students to more than 65 destinations including New York, China, The Gambia, France, India, Canada, Japan, South Africa, Italy and many more locations across the world. More than 11,000 have participated and the satisfaction rating is 97 per cent.

Upcoming trips include

• Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in San Francisco – The city of San Francisco is ranked first for innovation in the Global Cities Report (AT Kearney, 2018). Students on this trip will have the chance to visit companies in Silicon Valley such as Intel and Amazon

• Graphic Design, Illustration and Interactive Courses in Amsterdam – part of the trip will include a visit to the Dick Bruna Studio including his Amnesty International and Netherlands Red Cross designs

DMU Global gives students the chance to take part in:

• Academic-led trips• Student-led trips• Erasmus+ and International Exchange• Summer schools• Internships and Placements• Volunteering• UK and on-campus activities

(including language learning)

As part of DMU’s dedication to providing an unrivalled student experience and excellent employability, DMU Global is set to become the most comprehensive international experience programme available at any UK university.

To find out more visit dmuglobal.com

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