Advanced Concept Art Diploma
Study concept art online and unlock a career as an artist in the film and games industry
Concept art course run by top artists
Get job-ready with expert career training and mentorship
Focused on career outcomes, the Advanced Concept Art Diploma takes your artistic skills to a professional level. Whether you want to freelance as an independent artist, or work at a major film or game studio, you'll learn job skills, master complex techniques and learn to communicate through art, creating compelling work that captivates and inspires.
Why study concept art at CG Spectrum:
- Specialized focus on concept art for film, games & publishing
- Be mentored by award-winning artists
- Extra career support to get you in front of employers
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 4 students)
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Get your skills to industry standard with advanced concept art training. With a seasoned concept artist as your mentor, you'll gain valuable insights into the film and games industry, build job skills, and graduate with a solid portfolio to impress employers.
Meet your mentor online for weekly classes, get personalized video critiques of your work, and 1-on-1 career support to get you ready to hit the ground running after graduation!
Brandon Reimchen
Brandon brings almost 20 years of experience as a video game concept artist with a long client list that includes EA, Activision, Capcom, Gree, and Disney Interactive.
Read full bioDept. Head of Concept Art
Known for Resident Evil
Brian Huang
Art director and concept artist who has worked on PC/mobile games at studios such as Blizzard. Brian's work has influenced games like World of Warcraft, Starcraft II and Diablo 3.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Star Craft II
Mike Thompson
Award-winning artist Mike has worked with clients such as Marvel, Hasbro, Dimension Films, HBO, Electronic Arts, Warner Bros, Mattel, DC Comics and Cartoon Network.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Black Panther
Tyler James
Award-winning artist Tyler has worked with major clients like Cryptozoic and Blizzard on titles including Heroes of the Storm, Warhammer, Rift, Star Wars, Hex, Warcraft, and RWBY.
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Known for World of Warcraft TCG
Bernie Kang
Now art director at Phoenix One, Bernie created creatures, characters, weapons and FX concepts for cinematic trailers for World of Warcraft and more while at Blizzard.
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Known for World of Warcraft
Humza Khan
Humza has worked for EA, Microsoft, Activision, LucasArts, Wargaming, Ubisoft, Fischer Price, Hasbro, Mattel. Credits include: Call of Duty, The Division 2, and the Sims.
Read full bioMentor of Concept Art
Known for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Concept Art Course Pathway
We've built our courses based on industry input and focus on teaching skills studios are hiring for. The courses below form a complete study pathway designed to fast track your education so you can land your first job sooner.
Once you have completed the diploma, you may choose to specialize in either advanced concept art or advanced illustration. This pathway here is specific to a career in concept art. For the digital illustration pathway, visit the Advanced Digital Illustration Diploma.
Each course can also be taken separately depending on your skill level and career goals.
Overview:
The Introduction to Concept Art & Illustration Certificate teaches you solid foundations, giving you an idea of what it takes to pursue a career in this field.
This course serves as the first term of the Concept Art & Illustration Diploma, so you’ll already be one-third of the way through the diploma if you choose to continue your journey.
Prerequisites:
- Basic drawing skills, and a passion for drawing
- A digital drawing tablet and a computer that meets the minimum recommended specifications
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Certificate
- Duration: 3 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Beginner
- Software: A student educational license of Adobe Photoshop is provided to all students for free
Overview:
The Concept Art & Illustration Diploma develops your skill level further with more complex techniques and a focus on producing the quality expected in film and game production.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of Introduction to Concept Art & Illustration Certificate
(Note: The Introduction to Concept Art & Illustration Certificate is embedded in the Concept Art & Illustration Diploma and serves as Term 01. If you have already completed the introductory course, you are one-third of the way through this diploma.) - A digital drawing tablet and a computer that meets the minimum recommended specifications
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Diploma
- Duration: 9 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Software: A student educational license of Adobe Photoshop is provided to all students for free
Overview:
The Advanced Concept Art Diploma takes your skills to an industry-standard level, with the final term focusing on career development and building your professional portfolio.
All diploma and advanced diploma students receive additional 1-on-1 career support, portfolio reviews, and industry insights from CG Spectrum's Career Development Manager.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of the Concept Art & Illustration Diploma or a portfolio submission demonstrating equivalent learning outcomes
- A digital drawing tablet and a computer that meets the minimum recommended specifications
Course Summary:
- Qualification: Advanced Diploma
- Duration: 9 months
- Commitment: 20 hours weekly
- Skill level: Advanced
- Software: A license of Zbrush Core, Maya LT, Photoshop, 3D Coat and Marmoset Toolbag is provided to all students for free
I honestly couldn’t have had a better experience with the classes.
I got an hour each week of dedicated one on one time with the mentor. He would give me critiques and paint overs of my work. The paint overs from a professional are the biggest benefit in my opinion. Not only are the classes immensely helpful, the staff are quick to answer emails and they even went out of their way to send my certificates to colleges here in the USA, which helped me get accepted to some of the top art schools on the east coast.
I have nothing but great memories of CG Spectrum!
I was a bit unsure when I signed up for the concept art course because I had no prior experience, but it changed my life. I had a great mentor, Brandon, who would always push me to do better and I learned valuable things in each class. Now I'm closer to my dream job.
Thank you CG Spectrum for giving me exactly what I needed to get started in this competitive industry.
I started the Concept Art & Illustration Diploma at CG Spectrum in order to create a stunning portfolio to apply for an internship. As soon as I had my first lesson, I knew this was the best way to go. The weekly tasks were challenging, but with the excellent feedback from my amazing mentor, I was able to accomplish them. I was able to raise my skills to a professional level. My incredible mentor gave me valuable insights into the industry and guided me throughout the year. Without CG Spectrum I would never have been able to create a portfolio on a level that got me an amazing internship in Beijing.
