Diploma in Concept Art & Illustration
6, Singapore
DURATION
12 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
28 Mar 2025
TUITION FEES
SGD 44,258 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 33,790 SGD for singaporean & PR | 44,258.20 SGD for international students
Introduction
Our 12-month Concept Art & Illustration diploma program is crafted for aspiring 2D artists and digital illustrators passionate about digital painting, character design, and visual storytelling in the games and entertainment design industries. Taught by industry professionals with real-world expertise, students gain hands-on experience in both the artistic and technical skills essential for creating compelling concept art and illustrations that shape imaginative worlds.
Whether you're aiming to design dynamic characters, develop atmospheric environment art, or dive into matte painting, this program begins with foundational drawing and illustration techniques, so no prior experience is required. Key skills such as environment design, composition, and Photoshop fundamentals are developed, helping students to craft an impressive portfolio by graduation.
Key skills such as environment design, composition, and Photoshop fundamentals are developed, helping students to craft an impressive portfolio by graduation.
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Curriculum
Term 1
Students build a foundation in concept art fundamentals, sketching, perspective, and digital artwork using Photoshop. Courses include storyboarding and introductory 3D modeling in Maya and ZBrush, allowing students to explore various digital tools for their creative projects.
Term 2
Students learn industry workflows and advanced rendering techniques, with a focus on conceptual design for characters, creatures, and environments. This term emphasizes pipeline efficiencies and encourages students to utilize 2D and 3D digital tools to create functional, high-quality assets
Term 3
Advanced digital painting techniques are introduced as students complete design briefs that push their illustration and visual development skills. Each student graduates with a polished portfolio showcasing their unique style and technical expertise.
Rankings
No. 8 Illustration School in the World
Over the years, 3dsense Media School has consistently been ranked among the best schools for illustration, reflecting our faculty's unwavering commitment to helping students achieve their full potential. In 2024, we were honored to be recognized as one of the Top 10 Concept Art Schools in the world by The Rookies Awards.
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Career Opportunities
- Concept Artist: Develops visual ideas for characters, environments, and props, creating the foundation for production based on creative direction.
- Digital Illustrator: Produces detailed artwork for games, books, films, and marketing, focusing on creativity and precision to meet project goals.
- Character Designer: Creates unique characters for games and films, ensuring they fit the story and are functional for production.
- Storyboard Artist: Outlines narrative flow through a sequence of drawings, guiding teams to align the creative vision with production.
- Visual Development Artist: Defines the style, color palette, and mood for projects, ensuring all visual elements are cohesive.