MA - CREATIVE PRACTICE -
GAMES & CONCEPT ART

Creativity and Innovation in the Creative Industries

(20 Credits)

Creative Approaches to Games and Concept Art 1 – Interpretation and Innovation

(30 Credits)

Personal Creative Development – Games and Concept Art

(20 Credits)

Creative Entrepreneurship 1 – Testing your Idea

(20 Credits)

Creative Approaches to Games and Concept Art 2 – Developing Original Content

(30 Credits)

Creative Entrepreneurship 2 – Launching your Venture 

(20 Credits)

Creative Approaches to Games and Concept Art 3 – Major Production

(40 Credits)

The MA Creative Practice – Games and Concept Art is ideal for graduates with a background in games art, concept design, or digital illustration. It’s perfect for those ready to refine their artistic and technical expertise while exploring the wider business and collaborative opportunities within the global Creative Industries.

[DROPDOWN] WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE UNIQUE?

ELEVATE YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL

Push the boundaries of your imagination and technical skills in digital art. Develop original 2D and 3D creations that challenge conventions and captivate audiences, with a curriculum designed to nurture innovative approaches to games and concept art.

COLLABORATE ACROSS DISCIPLINES

Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment where collaboration with peers from other creative disciplines is encouraged. Expand your professional network and learn how to work effectively within diverse, interdisciplinary teams.

BUILD A SUSTAINABLE CREATIVE CAREER

Gain the entrepreneurial and professional skills to establish yourself as a leader in the games and concept art industries. Whether you aim to launch your own projects or join leading studios, this course prepares you to navigate the complexities of the creative economy with confidence.

The global games industry is one of the fastest-growing creative sectors, with a market value projected to surpass $300 billion by 2030. The demand for skilled games artists, designers and innovators has never been greater. With new technologies, platforms and storytelling methods reshaping the industry, graduates with advanced creative, technical and collaborative skills are in a prime position to thrive.

By studying the MA Creative Practice (Games & Concept Art) at LMA, you’ll build expertise that opens the door to a wide range of roles across gaming, entertainment, digital media and interactive design. You’ll graduate with the skills to not only respond to industry needs but to push creative boundaries and lead innovation in the sector.

• Concept Artist – creating characters, environments and visual identities that bring games to life.

• Games Designer – developing gameplay systems, levels and user experiences for a wide range of platforms.

• 3D Artist / Animator – producing detailed models, textures and animations for immersive worlds.

• Visual Development Artist – shaping the look and feel of digital products and franchises.

• Creative Producer / Project Lead – managing teams and overseeing creative direction for games and interactive media.

• Transmedia Designer – expanding narratives and experiences across film, TV, digital and virtual platforms.

• Freelance Creative / Entrepreneur – building your own projects, games or studios within the independent sector.

Skills You’ll Graduate With

• Advanced concept art and digital design techniques.

• Critical understanding of global games culture and emerging trends.

• Experience working to industry-standard briefs and collaborating across disciplines.

• Professional-level portfolio and showreel development.

• Adaptability to future technologies in VR, AR, AI and immersive storytelling.

With creativity at its core and industry practice built in, this master’s gives you the knowledge, network and confidence to shape your career in one of the world’s most dynamic creative industries.

Awarded by: Regent’s University London

Tuition Fees (Full-Time, per Year): £9000

LMA Alumni Pay: £7500

Additional Costs: Students are encouraged to purchase an external hard drive for project storage. Costs for production-related activities may vary.

A 2:1 degree in a relevant subject or equivalent professional industry experience.

Our Masters programmes are available at both our London and Liverpool campuses.

Submission of successful showreel/portfolio and professional/academic reference.