Concept Art and Experience Design short course
Concept Art and Experience Design short course
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Course Details
Location
Start date
September 2025
February 2026
Duration
14 or 21 weeks
Contact time
2.5 days per week
Entry requirements
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English (we recommend a B2 level)
Feel comfortable using a computer
Fees
14 weeks - London campus: £7,845
14 weeks - Live online: £6,100
21 weeks - London campus: £11,080
21 weeks - Live online: £8,590
Apply now
September 2025:
14 weeks: London campus/ live online
21 weeks: London campus/ live online
February 2026:
14 weeks: London campus/ live online
21 weeks: London campus/ live online
Discounts
To be eligible for our discounts, apply by:
23rd June (September 2025 intake)
1st December (February 2026 intake)
Course overview
Our full-time courses give you the opportunity to study the first 14 or 21 weeks of our MA Concept Art and Experience Design degree. This option is suited to students who want intensive training without academic qualifications. You’ll complete the first 2-3 modules of the programme and develop specialist skills in Character and Costume Design and Thematic Environment Design.
Our Concept Art and Experience Design courses focus on digital design for industries, such as games, animation and film, as well as real thematic environments in the areas of experiential design for branded events, theme parks, interiors and museums using a combination of 2D and 3D approaches.
Why choose this course
Designed with industry - this course has been created with Atomhawk, three global, award-winning studios who provide creative support across the full game development pipeline through art, design and technical excellence.
Learn from expert Tutor, Jim Russell - former Principal Concept Artist at Creative Assembly with more than 20 years of industry experience.
Get to grips with the software used in industry, including Adobe Photoshop, Blender, Photoshop and Unreal Engine.
Receive feedback from industry professionals - an opportunity to level-up your work and build connections, ready to embark on your creative career.
Benefit from our AfterCare package - we'll help you polish your showreel and find the right job, with access to our studios and showreel clinics for 12 months.
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Meet our industry-experienced tutors
Our tutors have industry experience and are experts in their fields, including certified trainers for Unreal Engine, Autodesk and Houdini. They've worked at studios such as Walt Disney, EA and Framestore, on credits including Doctor Strange, Kingsman and Bond: Spectre.
Course modules
These modules are common with the first 14-21 weeks of our MA Concept Art and Experience Design.
Foundations in 2D drawing approaches and Design.
Digital drawing style and approaches
Perspective and technical drawing
2D technical workshops
Tonal approaches
Digital Painting
Colour Theory
Art history 1
3D modelling for Digital Paintovers
Introduction to (Blender)
Technical workshops
Lighting and rendering for illustration
Art history 2
Project - Environmental Design for a game
Digital Drawing, Painting and Design of Characters.
Digital drawing style and approaches
2D technical workshops
3D technical workshops
Character and Costume design history 1
Project - Character and Costume design for an established IP.
Digital Drawing, Painting and 3D Design for Themed Environments.
Digital drawing style and approaches
2D technical workshops
3D technical workshops
Architectural history 1
Project - Design and concept a themed environment
For more details about modules, see the programme and module specifications.
More Information
Minimum requirements
We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
To study this short course, you must:
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English (we recommend a B2 level)
Feel comfortable using a computer.
If you’d like to discuss your circumstances before applying, contact us!
Non-UK students
We accept international students for our short courses, with no difference in course fees or administration costs.
The Standard Visitor visa allows students to come to the UK to study for a course of up to six months at an accredited institution. Depending on your nationality, you may need to apply for a standard visitor visa prior to departure from your home country. For more information visit:
Gov.uk - Check if you need a visa
Gov.uk - Standard visitor visa
Gov.uk - Caseworker guidance
UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) - Information for visitors
Contact us on admissions@escapestudios.ac.uk or +44 (0) 204 570 5091 for any questions.
We can provide remote access to our workstations during teaching time. Due to availability restrictions, we highly advise you to have your own set up at home to study in your own time.
More things you’ll need:
A strong internet connection
Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
A three-button mouse or graphics tablet. Please note, the Wacom Intuos Pro range of tablets have the best support for our remote desktop software and provide the best experience.
A computer microphone (and optionally a webcam)
Note-taking materials.
If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.
To apply, complete the relevant online application form linked below.
September 2025:
14 weeks: London campus/ live online
21 weeks: London campus/ live online
February 2026:
14 weeks: London campus/ live online
21 weeks: London campus/ live online
Our Admissions Team will get in touch to take you through the next steps.
If you have any questions about your application or our entry requirements, get in touch!
Call our Admissions Advisors on +44 (0)203 441 1303
Email us at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk
Reach us on chat Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
There isn't a formal application deadline for most of our short courses, but you may need to apply by a certain date to be eligible for our short course discounts.
As part of the application process, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.
Fees
14 weeks - London campus: £7,845
14 weeks - Live online: £6,100
21 weeks - London campus: £11,080
21 weeks - Live online: £8,590
Payment plans
We offer payment plan options for all courses. Following an initial deposit at registration stage, your chosen payment plan will break down your remaining fees into up to three instalments, to be paid before the end of the course.
Visit our admissions page for any questions about fees, funding and payment plans.
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Blender
Unreal Engine
This course was created in response to the industry demand for new creative talent and is focused on developing your skills and creativity in preparation for a career as a Concept Artist.
You’ll leave with an Escape Studios Certificate of Completion, along with strong creative and technical skills and some great pieces of work for your portfolio, which you can add to with help from our Aftercare programme. Ready to apply for jobs in the industry!
Check out our Careers Guide for more information about career opportunities and progression routes.
Why Escape Studios?
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