Concept Art Degree

Below are the entry requirements for domestic and international applicants:

Australian Citizens & Residents (Domestic Students)

To study our diplomas or degrees, you must be a minimum of 17 years old (please note that applicants may apply prior to turning 17 but must turn 17 during their first trimester of studies at CGSI).

Applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. Completion of a Year 12 Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (for example, VCE, QCE, WACE, HSC, SACE, etc.) or equivalent; OR
   
   
2. Completion of a certificate III level qualification, or higher, issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); OR 
   
   
3. Completion of a certificate IV level qualification (for example, a TAFE Diploma) issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); OR
   
   
4. Completion of a diploma-level qualification issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF); OR 
   
   
5. Experience-based entry – for applicants who do not meet any of the requirements above (see section below for more information).

International Students

To study our diplomas or degrees, you must be a minimum of 17 years old (please note that applicants may apply prior to turning 17 but will not be able to commence studies until they are 17 years or older). 

Applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements:

1. Successful completion of secondary school studies (which CGSI recognizes as equivalent to the Australian Year 12 Senior Secondary Certificate of Education); OR 
   
   
2. Completion of a certificate III level qualification, or equivalent; OR 
   
   
3. A certificate IV or higher qualification (for example, a TAFE Diploma), or equivalent; OR
   
   
4. Completion of a diploma-level qualification, or equivalent

English Language Proficiency standards

Applicants for admission to all courses at the Institute are required to demonstrate and meet one of the following minimum English Language Proficiency standards:

EITHER Successful completion of secondary education, or an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) award at Level 4 or above, in which English was the medium of instruction and assessment, and the final year of study was undertaken during the five (5) years immediately prior to commencement of study with CGSI; 

OR achieving the minimum requirements of an approved English Language test (as per the bullet points below) within two (2) years prior to the commencement of study. The minimum requirements for each respective test are as follows:

• IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System): Overall Band Score 6.0 with a minimum sub-score of 5.5 in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Internet-Based Test (iBT): 75 or better overall and no score less than 17.
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): Overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46.

Applicants to any of the CGSI courses must provide documentary evidence that they meet English Language Proficiency requirements.

Domestic applicants whose qualifications were completed in programs where English was not the language of instruction must also meet CGSI’s IELTS (or equivalent) entry requirements specified in the English Language Proficiency Assessment Policy (see bullet points under the next heading below).

Special/alternative entry

Special and/or alternative entry articulation pathway admissions arrangements are being explored with a number of providers for students who meet the entry requirements for CGSI’s courses. These arrangements cover a pathway from AQF level 5 diploma qualifications.

Click HERE for all CGSI Policies and Procedures.

CG Spectrum Institute is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

All CGSI degrees and diplomas are accredited, providing students with credible and recognized qualifications.

About TEQSA:

TEQSA stands for the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. It is an independent regulatory body in Australia responsible for assuring the quality and standards of higher education institutions. 

TEQSA-accredited qualifications are widely recognized, allowing students to pursue further studies or employment opportunities around the world.

Your studies will require you to download and get acquainted with a variety of software, including:

Core Subjects:

• Shotgrid - educational license 
• Canvas - free license

Concept Art Major:

• Adobe Photoshop 
• Blender - educational license
• ZBrush by Maxon

Students will require a MAC/PC and a compatible graphics tablet. We recommend a minimum of 32GB RAM. See below for more info on hardware specifications based on the required software.

Please note: Mobile OS tablets can not be used because the software we teach is not available on these devices.

Core Subjects:

• Shotgrid
• Canvas 

Concept Art Major:

• Adobe Photoshop 
• Blender 
• Zbrush by Maxon

Please note: As the software we use is regularly updated, please check the specs against the latest available version at the time of enrollment.

CG Spectrum Institute ensures that individuals can access high-quality education and professional development without significant financial barriers, empowering them to achieve their goals and excel in their chosen fields.

Australian Students:

All higher education AQF Award Courses offered at CGSI are supported by the Australian Government’s FEE-HELP program.

Domestic students who meet specific eligibility criteria can access FEE-HELP, which allows them to borrow money for all or part of their tuition fees and repay the loan through the tax system once their income reaches a certain threshold.

For more information, please head to the Financial Aid on our website.

International students:

There is a range of financing options suited to your situation and country. Please contact our friendly admissions team for more information on how we can support your learning journey.

On completion of the Bachelor of Digital Art (Concept Art Major), you will have greater confidence in your abilities and a portfolio to show employers. 

You will also have personalized career services with our Career Development Manager, which can help when applying for junior concept art jobs such as:

• Concept artist
• Character designer
• Environment designer
• Asset designer
• Splash artist

Discover more about these jobs, tips, and salary expectations on our careers page:

While our past CGS students have a high job success rate, we cannot offer guaranteed employment as the film and game industry is competitive, and there is no way of knowing what the market will demand.

The students who experience the greatest success are those who take responsibility for their career, put in the hard work to get their skills and portfolio up to industry standard, leverage their mentor's invaluable expertise and the networking opportunities provided through the CG Spectrum community, and take advantage of every opportunity to excel.

To help students find employment, we have a range of career services and a dedicated Career Development Manager who regularly hosts exclusive career-focused webinars, Q&As, artist interviews, and workshops for students and alumns and is available to answer career-related questions.

Degree students receive additional 1-on-1 career support, CV/portfolio reviews, and help with application/interview preparation. 

If you have any questions about our career services as they relate to your personal career goals, please don't hesitate to get in touch. 

Ready to take the next step toward your future? Head to our application page to get started. Whether you're looking to learn something new, build on your existing skillset, or nurture your creative side, begin your application today to start your creative journey with us!

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