Schedule

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• ArtCenter
• #114 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (4 hrs)  Cinematic Storyboard with Phil Langone / $860
• [TUESDAY] ONLINE CLASSES (ZOOM)
• Academy of Art University
• #111    7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (4 hrs) Analytical Figure Drawing (MON) with Kevin Chen  / $840
• [SATURDAY] ONLINE CLASSES (ZOOM)
• CDA WEBSITES
• [SATURDAY] IN-PERSON CLASS (CDA CAMPUS)

He shares every tidbit from his experience at FZD and offers an honest take on what it’s like attending as a new student. Though this school is located in Singapore, many find it worth relocating because it produces such incredible, industry-ready artists that have an edge over the competition. Plus it’s only a one year program so it’s not a lengthy commitment. This famous school specializes in concept art and their program is only a year long, so this is an excellent choice is you’re ready to go all-in on your concept art dreams. Having a solid foundation and learning in the right order makes a big difference in the training for a starting artist. A - Even though designing for animation, games or film can be a very rewarding career, it is also very hard work that requires a lot of training and dedication to be competitive in the field.

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You can see previews of the exercises and how the learning process works. Unlike the other tracks, the game design track covers programming which will be useful if you’re interested in the whole pipeline of game development. Many studios also specifically look for graduates from schools with track records of turning out strong artists. However, a lot of working artists in the field have a degree in a relevant field like fine arts, illustration, graphic design, or film. Some studios will specifically look for potential hires with degrees, and others won’t care.

#114 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (4 hrs)  Cinematic Storyboard with Phil Langone / $860

But remember, the vast majority of studios do not care how you get good. Accreditation means that your credits and degree will be recognized at other schools, should you decide to transfer to another college or university. Keep in mind that different schools have different graduation requirements, so some credits may not transfer even if you did go to an accredited school.

[TUESDAY] ONLINE CLASSES (ZOOM)

Learning to design amazing work within the constraints of a project is a crucial skill to develop. Each week is a new pre-recorded lecture that students will watch and then submit homework for review. For those who can attend there is also a weekly Q & A session (1 hour) to provide further explanations to the weekly topic. A - For students who wish to visit our school or meet with our staff, we recommend to e-mail us first at to make a visiting appointment before stopping by.

Business and art direction courses are included, and students finish off their degree with a senior project. We’ve identified some of the top schools for concept art in the world. This fundamental class focuses on the basics of set dressing, perspective & composition for both on-site sketching and from imagination.

This is also a nice option if you already have a degree and want to build some new skills to further your education or make a career change. In many cases the entertainment industry cares more about your portfolio and experience than an accredited degree, and this school will definitely give you a killer portfolio. Students learn how to handle big projects on their own and how to present their work during a job interview.

It is not very uncommon for students to retake a class 2~3 times to fully adsorb the contents taught. At CDA, we ask all students who are taking the intro or intermediate design classes to treat their time in class as a job internship. Alumni currently work in companies such as Dreamworks and Arkane Studios, and were concept artists on projects like Ghost in the Shell, Call of Duty, Red Sparrow, Star Wars Battlefront, and many others. The first term is all about the fundamentals and focuses on sketching, visual communication concepts, elements and principles of art & design, working with digital programs, and general studio time. A good concept art program will give you a solid, well-rounded education in the skills you’ll need as a concept artist and will help you build a strong portfolio. Additionally, many aspiring concept artists appreciate the structure and accountability that comes with the classroom.

CDA WEBSITES

Concept Design Academy will help you develop a rock-solid portfolio and you’ll likely meet some great people along the way. You can actually find a really great list on their curriculum page or contact the school directly if you want to get more details on anything. The year-long program is broken into 3 trimesters of 15 weeks each, with two weeks of break in between.

[SATURDAY] IN-PERSON CLASS (CDA CAMPUS)

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FZD requires a portfolio, an interview process, professional recommendation letters, a test, and applicants are required to be deemed mentally and physically well enough to attempt the program. Accreditation statuses and requirements change, so if you are concerned about your credits or degree being recognized by other schools makes sure to check with each school’s admissions office. Most game studios that care about traditional degrees will prefer that your degree come from an accredited university.

We have a strict policy for no sit-in's for all of our classes and do not accept unscheduled walk in's for classroom tours or portfolio reviews. A - Our "Foundation", "Intermediate Design", "Digital classes" & "Monthly Workshops" are open to everyone without portfolio review. So instead of taking a bunch of different classes in different subjects, students take one big course that covers all the necessary elements on a week-by-week schedule. Students begin with studies in concept sketching, anatomy, and visual communications, then move into more specific instructions related to specialties in concept art.

A - The more limited you are with budget, the more focused you need to be with your training and know what is your first career goal (first step). Payment plans are available for all courses so you can pay upfront or on a monthly schedule. And it should be mentioned that every single mentor that teaches for CG Spectrum has industry experience.

Accreditation means that a school has been evaluated by a review board and is deemed to be a high quality education experience. And perhaps the biggest benefit of art school is the connections you make along the way. Dynamic 1 is an 8-week course focussing on the fundamentals needed for observation and design. Working on you line weight, control and confidence are emphasized via weekly exercises and homework. This pattern of submitting drafts and receiving critiques mimics the structure of most industry projects too. So after each lesson the students complete a first pass of the assignment and submit it to their mentor for feedback.

Third term students narrow their focus and start building their professional portfolios. This is where artists really develop their style and skills in design presentation. The illustration and visual development programs both focus on art foundations, tools and techniques, presentation ability, and creative skills on working within a client’s specifications.

It’s a fantastic school for developing art skills and getting your name out there. Academy of Art University offers several programs in art and design, but the best choices for aspiring concept artists are their Illustration program and their Visual Development program. All three of these programs cover digital art and concept design so any would be an excellent choice for aspiring concept artists, just depending on their career aspirations.

Whether you decide to attend school for formal education in concept art is entirely up to you. It’s definitely an investment, and only you can decide if that investment is right for you. Many artists choose to pursue a degree or diploma program just to expand their options. Once your drawing, painting and design foundations are strong, it will be easier and faster to adapt to various pipelines and industries. Bad foundations will make everything you design look amateurish and unusable for portfolio.

Most class sessions will meet on locations to study architecture, human space design, scale, weathering, and natural foliage/ landscape structures. This is a great class for beginners and intermediate students who wish to improve their drawing abilities before enrolling into the Environment Design course. A - Each class at CDA is packed with information that the instructors have learned through years of production experience.