BA (Hons) Character Design and Concept Art at Ravensbourne University London

Programme overview

This practice-led course prepares you for entry into the specialist field of concept art and character design. With access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry links, the course will enable you to sharpen your skills and prepare you for industry. Through an exploration of drawing, anatomy, working with narrative, 3D modelling and using modern digital image-making tools, you will gain a deep understanding of how to create authentic characters and visual concepts.

Faculty: Design | Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year) | Study mode: full-time; optional integrated foundation year route available (UCAS W226) | Intake: Sep 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Key study topics: drawing and image-making fundamentals; understanding and interpreting narrative informed by research; using digital image-making tools and 3D modelling to bring characters and environments to life. Modules: Year 1: Rave Beginnings, Drawing, Mark-Making & Expression, History of Visual Culture, Storytelling & Concept, Future Directions in Visual Culture & EPC. Year 2: Character Development, Sequential Narratives, The Storyteller, Preparing for Animation & Character Industry, Live & Work-based Learning. Year 3: Personal Voice & Style, Competitions & Live Briefs, Rave Futures, Major Project Production.

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Entry requirements

At Ravensbourne we accept a wide range of qualifications for entry onto our courses, whilst also considering the context in which they were achieved. For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below; Three A Levels at grade BBC or above; BTEC Extended Diploma at grade DMM; UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma; T Level (pass or above); Access to Higher Education Diploma; International Baccalaureate at grade 25 or above; Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 112 UCAS Tariff points; Interview and portfolio requirements. Admission onto this course is also subject to successful completion of a portfolio (or showreel). We are looking for aspiring illustrators who are passionate about image-making, and want to take part in shaping the future of visual communication. We are not seeking industry-ready professionals, or people with established styles - we are simply looking for students who are excited and intrigued by character design and concept art, and have the curiosity and motivation to approach it with the energy and focus it needs. UCAS course code: W225.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Fees apply to 2026-27 entry only; subject to change for 2027-28 entry. Source

Intake: Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 years with optional integrated foundation year)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/966e4f71-329b-4785-b503-6d451aeccfb8/character-design-and-concept-art?studyYear=2027

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