Program Details

Concept Art

Master's Degree
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About the Program

The Master in Concept Art will provide you with the essential artistic and technical knowledge to design, paint, perform, and develop projects professionally. The program, entirely practical, has been structured in accordance with the current market reality and the demands of the industry.

Who is it for?

This master's program is designed for students and professionals in media such as comics, illustration, cinema, or animation wishing to specialize in concept art for these and other industries (e.g., television, video games, advertising).

Proficiency in drawing and mastery of Adobe Photoshop are required.

Learning Outcomes

  • Learn the working methodology of a concept artist by developing a real project.
  • Master the techniques and software most commonly used in this sector.
  • Be capable of undertaking projects for various industries: animation, video games, film, merchandising, etc.
  • Gain practical experience through industry internships.

Profile

The concept artist must possess a unique combination of skills, including:

  • Creativity

    Render visual characters, vehicles, spaces, and environments from ideas.
  • Technique

    Master the most commonly used tools and resources in concept art.
  • Industry knowledge

    Keep up-to-date with trends and market evolution.
  • Adaptability

    Work each project according to the characteristics of the target sector.

Career Prospects

The profile of a concept artist is increasingly in demand by companies across multiple sectors: animation, board games, cinema, video games, television, advertising, publishing, theme parks, toy stores, etc.

Career Fields

  • Concept art,
  • Visual development,
  • Character design,
  • Texture art,
  • Illustration,
  • Storyboarding,
  • Art direction, etc.

Diploma & Accreditation

Upon completing this program, you will receive a master's degree certificate awarded by LCI Barcelona, a member campus of LCI Education.

Required Materials

 

Opportunities

Our facilities

Join a community of emerging creatives and experienced mentors on our spectacular 11,000m2 campus. Sustainable architecture meets state-of-the-art facilities in 22@, Barcelona’s innovation district. Our inspiring campus is the place to turn creative dreams into career realities.

Connected with the business world

We have a Business Service that will guide and manage your internships, both curriculum-related and extracurricular, so that you can enjoy a unique professional experience with the company that best suits your profile.

Admissions Criteria

How do you access this program? You need:
  • Completed university studies or evidence of professional experience.

  • B2 level in the language of instruction.

  • Acceptance the admission committee.

Academic Dates

List of Courses

MODULE I: INTRODUCTION TO CONCEPT ART

  • Artistic Drawing
  • Digital Painting
  • Narrative and Visual Composition
  • Color Theory

MODULE II: DEVELOPMENT OF CONCEPT ART

  • Life Drawing
  • Environment Design
  • Light and Color
  • Workshop: 3D Modeling

MODULE III: EXECUTION OF A CONCEPT ART

  • Work Processes
  • Prop Design
  • Character Design
  • Concept Art in the Industry

FINAL MASTER'S THESIS

WORK PLACEMENTS (optional)

*The syllabus is subject to change.

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