Program Overview

BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art Programme

Programme Overview

The BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art programme is a three or four-year international route that introduces students to the fundamentals of the creative industry, specifically focusing on comic and concept art. This programme provides an in-depth look at industry workflows, allowing students to enhance their ability to visually communicate ideas and narratives.

Programme Fee

• Hamburg: October BA 2025 October: €11,000 (international students) | €8,450 (EU students)
• Foundation International Route 2025: Feb, Oct: €11,000 (international students) | €8,450 (EU students)

Key Programme Information

• Duration: 3/4 years (international route)
• Intakes: February, October
• Campus: Hamburg, Germany
• Degree awarded by: University for the Creative Arts

Entry Requirements

• Minimum Age: 17 (titles awarded upon completion of at least 11 years of schooling)
• Academic Qualifications: ECCTIS UK equivalent to GCSE
• English Language Requirements: Access to Proof of English Guide (UCA)

Programme Structure

• Year 1:
  • Visual Design Fundamentals
  • Equality Diversity and Inclusion
  • Design Sprint 1
  • Narrative Development for Concept & Sequential Art
  • Design Sprint 2 Digital Outcome
• Year 2:
  • Advanced Workflow and Techniques
  • The Conscious Practitioner
  • Concept Story Design
  • Character and World Building
  • Industry Brief
  • Environmental Storytelling
  • Personalised Learning Experience: Digital portfolio or online showcase
• Year 3:
  • Final Major Project Pre-production
  • Final Major Project: Critical & Conceptual Influences
  • Professional Practise Final Major Project Production

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art course, students should be able to:

• Apply good knowledge of English to communicate relevant international, cultural, contemporary knowledge and historical, theoretical and professional contexts.
• Apply autonomy to deliver primary and secondary research involving the identification and use of relevant resources.
• Demonstrate understanding through the application of knowledge, creative design processes, and practice to meet the client outcomes defined in the brief.
• Apply knowledge of narrative theories and concepts using academic research, demonstrating analytical skills appropriate for the subject area.
• Provide evidence of applying equality, diversity, and inclusion approaches and principles to one’s own creative practice.

Career Progression

Completing a BA (Hons) Comic and Concept Art programme at BSBI opens a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors of the creative industries. Students will gain the skills and knowledge to pursue roles such as:

• Comic Book Artist
• Character Designer
• Storyboard Artist
• Illustrator

Technical Equipment

• Computer Equipment: In recent developments of hybrid learning, we require each student to arrive equipped with a laptop. We, therefore, recommend the purchase of a design-friendly mobile laptop.

Portfolio Submission

• Your Portfolio Submission: For year 1 entry, you’ll be required to submit an online portfolio via our BSBI Applicant Portal.
• What Should My Portfolio Contain?: Your portfolio might contain sketches and paintings, digital art and design. It might also contain sound work, short films.
• How do I Submit My Portfolio?: We’ll only be accepting portfolios digitally. You can do this once you’ve applied via our online submission system within the Applicant Portal.