Master in Concept Art & Illustration
- Los Angeles, USA
- Valencia, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
Key Summary
Concept Art is the spark that ignites any visual production—from a blockbuster film to a globally successful video game. It is the art of imagining, designing, and shaping worlds, characters, and objects before they exist. If you dream of turning your ideas into captivating images, this is the place for you.
In the Master’s in Concept Art and Illustration at Universal Arts School, you’ll discover how to transform abstract concepts into visual pieces full of life and emotion. You’ll learn to master color, light, and composition to tell powerful stories and give depth to every creation. From character design to environments and props, you’ll experience the creative process that defines major film, video game, and professional illustration productions.
Get ready to explore your creativity and turn your passion for drawing and visual storytelling into an artistic career with international reach.
Double Degree
International Certification USA–Spain
Our dual certification program means you graduate with two official certificates:
- Curriculum certified in the USA, meeting American industry standards for creative careers worldwide.
- European accreditation, fully recognized in Spain and across Europe.
This ensures your training is not limited to one country. You’ll have the credentials to work internationally, from Hollywood to European studios.
- Official diploma issued in California
- International registration backed by the BPPE
- Translation and validation of your academic records
- Portfolio guidance and support in English
- International letter of recommendation
Concept Art
Welcome to the exciting world of Concept Art! Here you’ll unlock your creativity and learn the fundamental techniques to bring characters, environments, and objects to life for film, video games, and illustration. From designing characters to building fantasy worlds, you’ll discover the professional secrets that will take your art to impressive new levels.
This is your ticket to a future career where imagination has no limits. You’ll learn everything from professional drawing foundations to advanced techniques in composition, perspective, shading, color, and texture. Best of all, you’ll build a high-level Concept Art portfolio that will impress studios and production companies.
Imagine working for top illustration, concept, film, or video game companies. You’ll gain the technical skills and insider knowledge to design both fantasy and realistic worlds that become standout productions in film, television, and games. You’ll master the essentials of professional drawing—composition, vanishing points, perspective—as well as advanced techniques in shading, color, and texture for environments and characters. The result: a high-level Concept Art portfolio that opens doors to studios and production houses. Get ready to take your artistic career to new heights!
Software: Photoshop
- Illustrators and artists looking to professionalize in concept art
- Graduates in fine arts, design, animation, or audiovisual communication
- Professionals who want to update their profile with specialized training in concept art for film and video games
- International students seeking official recognition in both the USA and Europe
The school offers:
- Partial scholarships for artistic talent
- Discounts for early enrollment (check active promo code)
- Flexible financing options for both national and international students
Block 1 – Artistic and Technical Fundamentals
- Introduction to Photoshop and creation of custom brushes
- Geometric forms, perspective (1-, 2-, and 3-point)
- Light, shadow, grayscale, and basic anatomy
Block 2 – Perspective, Color, and Environments
- Advanced perspective applied to complex objects and vehicles
- Color theory and advanced materials
- Environments, landscapes, and camera angles
Block 3 – Character and Prop Design
- Silhouette-based design and line exploration
- Creation of accessories, weapons, and backgrounds for video games
- Photo texturing and matte painting techniques
Block 4 – Visual Narrative and Final Project
- Character rotations, expressions, and acting
- Composition (rule of thirds, thumbnails, layout)
- Development of complete characters and environments for portfolio
- Turn abstract ideas into clear, functional images
- Design characters, environments, and props for audiovisual and editorial projects
- Develop advanced skills in composition, color, and visual storytelling
- Master Photoshop as the main tool for digital production
- Build a competitive international portfolio
- Character Artist
- Environment Artist
- Vehicle & Prop Artist
- Storyboard Artist (with additional comic training)
- Theming Designer (theme parks, museums, attractions)
- Toy Designer
- Art Director
- Dual USA–Spain degree with international recognition
- Campuses in Los Angeles and Valencia
- Faculty with experience in film, video game, and comic projects
- Hands-on methodology focused on real portfolio creation
- Global alumni network in top studios and production companies