Concept Art & Illustration Foundations
Study concept art and digital illustration and build your career as a film and games artist
Transform your passion for art into a career as a concept artist or digital illustrator for film, games, and publishing. Our concept art and illustration courses focus on essential techniques and principles, teaching you how to bring ideas to life by creating compelling characters, creatures, props, and environments using Adobe Photoshop.
Why Choose Our Concept Art and Illustration Courses:
- Mentorship from Award-Winning Artists: Learn directly from top industry professionals who have worked at major studios.
- Master Concept Art for Film, Games, and Publishing: Gain the skills needed to design for the entertainment and publishing industries.
- Industry-Standard Tools and Techniques: Receive training using the tools and methods used by professionals in the field.
- Client-Focused Skills: Learn how to interpret client briefs and produce high-quality work that keeps clients coming back.
Upon graduation, you’ll have the option to specialize further in either concept art or digital illustration, allowing you to refine your skills and elevate your artistic career.
Master Your Skills. Master Your Future.
Our mission is to ensure graduates are the best trained and best prepared for a successful career in their chosen field.
Industry Mentors
Learn from the best! Our instructors are seasoned industry pros and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom, ensuring you're equipped with the skills that studios demand.
Outcomes
Our goal is to make you job-ready. You'll graduate with technical skills and a deep understanding of the animation industry, making you a valuable asset to any studio.
Community
Join an active community and network with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Our strong industry connections can help you access job opportunities post-graduation.
Qualification
Industry certificate
Study Load
20hrs/week
Program Length
9 months
Delivery Mode
Online live classesCustom video lectures
Personalised mentor feedback
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate
Basic drawing and anatomy skills
Start Dates
Your pathway to the film and games industry
The 9-month Foundations Course is the first half of our Career Track, helping you pave your pathway into the creative industries. Gain foundational skills and knowledge that will prepare you for advanced industry training.
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.
Known for Resident Evil
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.
Known for Heroes of the Storm
Brian Huang
Brian is an illustrator and concept artist for video games with expertise in art direction, visual development, and concept art. His credits include World of Warcraft, Diabolo, and Starcraft.
Known for Diablo III
Fang Jing
Possessing a degree in concept art, Fang has produced many concept designs for projects including Minecraft Dungeons and Prison Architect. She currently works at Sony Playstation Studios.
Known for Concord
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.
Known for Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
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.
Known for World of Warcraft
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.
Known for Black Panther
Peter Ocampo
Peter is a freelance concept artist and has worked at DNEG as an in-house concept artist on diverse projects for film and TV. He has a particular passion for designing dark horror creatures.
Known for Annihilation
Jonathan Li
Jonathan currently works as a Concept Artist at Square Enix. He has a passion for narrative arts and loves creating worlds, characters, and the stories they can tell.
Known for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
Kinman Chan
Known for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Joel Carpenter
Known for Kitti Katz
Catalin Laie
Known for Brother in Arms 3
Dio Lee
Known for Halo Infinite
Get The Education Your Deserve
"I have never experienced such an explosive evolution in my art since attending CG Spectrum.
I have learnt an incredible amount, not only from my amazing mentor Eric Wilkerson but from the entire CGS community. Being part of such an amazing program has opened my eyes to techniques that have streamlined my process and increased my confidence tenfold. I highly recommend the Advanced Illustration Course. Buckle up, and knuckle down – this could be the course that changes everything for you."
Oliver H | Concept Art & Illustration
"Thank you CG Spectrum for giving me exactly what I needed to get started in this competitive industry.
I started the Concept Art & Illustration Course to create a stunning portfolio to apply for an internship. Without CG Spectrum I would never have been able to create a portfolio on a level that got me an amazing internship in Beijing."
Victoria P | Concept Art & Illustration
"Not just for people wanting to break into the industry, it's also for professionals already in it.
I am a concept artist at Paradox Interactive in Sweden, and I wanted to expand my illustration skills, so I decided to take the Digital Illustration Course. I am loving it!! If you're a professional and want to learn a new skill, I would say go ahead! Expand your set of skills!
Ahmed A | Concept Art & Illustration
"Thanks to CG Spectrum, I am a lot closer to my dream of being a concept artist.
The curriculum structure is very reasonable, with both academic basic theories and useful suggestions for career paths. Thanks to my mentors, Brian Huang and Victoria Sarkissian, who not only taught me drawing skills and design techniques, but more importantly, they also gave me the confidence to continue working hard."
Xin L | Concept Art & illustration
"I was approached by Skybound North, and after a couple of months freelancing, I was offered an in-house job on a new animation project.
I went to a game art school after I graduated, but it wasn’t really what I was looking for. At the same time, I had started CG Spectrum’s concept art course, which is where I met my mentor Brandon Reimchen. He was an amazing teacher!"
April P | Concept Art & Illustration
"I've never improved as an artist so quickly.
Great course! They teach you what you need to know and don't waste your time with stuff that just fills out a course. It was specific to what I needed to know. The classes are very personable and the mentors are industry professionals that never hesitate to put in the effort to help you out. I definitely would recommend this to people interested in getting into the industry."
Tom G | Concept Art & Illustration
"I have nothing but great things to say 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."
Erika H | Concept Art & Illustration
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Our mission is to train highly skilled graduates ensuring they are prepared for a successful career. Take the first step towards joining our alumni at world-class studios creating work that inspires.
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