Concept Art Diploma
The Concept Art Online Diploma program provides aspiring artists with the necessary foundation tools and the key to becoming successful Conceptual Artists.
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Quick facts
| Online Diploma |
| 12 months |
| Portfolio required |
Student profile
How this program works:
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Online Program Description
Concept Art Diploma
The objectives for this online program are to welcome aspiring Concept Artists and prepare them throughout the course of studies for entry level positions in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Game industries.
This program provides them with the necessary foundation tools and the key to becoming successful Conceptual Artists.
Who Should
Attend this program
Aspiring Concept Artists, people that have an ability to draw, to create and have a wild imagination. Artists with the ability to convey their thoughts into drawings.
Our
Target Student
Aspiring artists who are deeply passionate about Concept Art, who recognize and understand their strengths of what they can be best at.
Artists looking to build a rewarding career throughout their life in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Game industries.
Not Our
Target Student
Artists looking for general education, undecided or unknowledgeable about career paths.
We recommend taking our other short introductory courses to find and recognize their strengths.
Admission Requirements
Age
High school graduate (with transcript), or 19 years of age or older
Assessment Test
Successfully pass general
assessment test
Portfolio
If no portfolio is submitted,
student must successfully
pass the corresponding
Introductory course.
English Proficiency
International students with English as a second language must demonstrate a good oral and written level of English. A telephone, Skype, or in-person interview may be required to verify this.
Program Duration
Terms
per week
hours
Months
Study and Work in Canada
International Students have the option to study from their
home countries or within Canada.
This full-time online program meets the Ministry of Education requirements to Study and Work in Canada. Students may study from their home countries or in Vancouver, Canada. When studying in Vancouver, Canada, all classes are conducted online and 20 hours per week of on-site lab access is available for students to interact with one another.
Program Outline
Concept Art Diploma
Term 1
Drawing Preparation &
Drawing Foundations
Students will learn how to create Concept Art for use in the Animation, Visual Effects and Video Game Industries. They will expand their knowledge of various digital drawing and painting software. Students will learn how to effectively transition from traditional drawing methods to finalizing their images with Wacom and Cintiq Tablets.
Duration: 3 months
Term 2
Characters &
Environments Design
Students will learn how to design characters, creature and environments. Principles and techniques of character design will be covered. Students will create their own designs and learn how to judge visual quality. Classical design concepts and techniques from the animation industry will be incorporated.
Duration: 3 months
Term 3
Production
Design
Students will learn how to prepare their designs to be reproduced by other departments within the studio or overseas. Design and technical challenges are resolved before artwork is released to the production stage.
Duration: 3 months
Term 4
Portfolio
Development
Students will complete a series of milestones that will enable them to build a comprehensive portfolio. Students will gain insight and experience by experiencing different recruiter interviews. This will improve their necessary interviewing skills that are required to secure employment. Industry conduct, practices and professional behavior will be explored.
Duration: 3 months
Students must obtain a minimum grade of a B- to successfully pass.
Course codes: CONC-100, CONC-200, CONC-300, CONC-400.
Vancouver Animation School reserves the right to review and change without notice the curriculum design to meet the industry requirements.
100% Online
Live Classes
- Small class sizes
- 2 live session per week, one hour per session - Full time
- 1 live session per week, one hour per session - Part time
- 1 live support classes per week, one hour per session
Assignments
Workload
- Weekly assignments comprised by milestones and deadlines
- Online activities
- Assignments workload 20 - 25 hours per week
Times
Schedules
- Schedules are assembled by time zone
- Applicants will provide 3 time preferences in the application form.
- We do our best to match those preferences between students and teachers.
Bonus Live
Mentorship Classes
Every week, students have access to additional live classes of their preference.
Software Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Software.
Academic discounts are available to our students.
Photoshop CC
VANAS Students save 60%
Adobe Creative Cloud Software
VANAS Students save 60%
System Requirements
Students are responsible for supplying their own Computer Hardware.
Windows System
Processor: 3 GHZ or higher
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Apple Mac OSX
Processor: Core Duo / Intel
8 GB RAM (12 GB recommended)
Firefox or Chrome internet browsers
Flash Player
Internet
Broadband, High Speed connection
10 Mbps Download (Recommended)
1 Mbps Upload (Recommended)
Webcam & Headset
These are essential tools for Online Programs
Recommended Books
The Basis of Successful Art: Concept and Composition
Force: Character Design from Life Drawing
Framed Ink: Drawing and Composition for Visual Storytellers
Canadian Designation
An official transcript is the VANAS' certified statement of your academic record. The official paper transcript is printed on security sensitive paper and contains the Institution seal and signature of the Institution Registrar.
The Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation is British Columbia’s brand for quality post- secondary education.
The Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education administers associated regulations.
A joint initiative of the provinces and territories, through the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC),
Established in 1990 to fulfill Canada’s obligations under the UNESCO Convention on the Recognition of Studies.
What is Accreditation?
Accreditation is meant to protect students, schools, and employers. It ensures that a school is educating its students and meeting quality standards. If you choose a school that isn’t accredited, it may be difficult to use your academic credentials. Few employers will take your education seriously. Additionally, you may not be able to transfer your credit hours or degree to an accredited school.
If you are learning for personal enjoyment, accreditation may not be important to you. However, if you want to use your academic credential in the workplace or plan on furthering your education at a later date, accreditation is essential.
Degree Pathways
Post-Graduation Work Permit
While VANAS programs do not qualify for the post-graduation work permit, some of our educational partners do.
The post-graduation work permit through Citizenship and Immigration Canada allows students who have graduated from a participating Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable Canadian work experience. For more information, visit: cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp
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“I wanted to move to the next level in my career, for a long time I wanted to learn
character animation because I love movement and the possibility to make a
digital 3d character come to life, make feelings believable!”
Hermann TroegerEducation by real Artists who love helping Artists succeed.
Your Tuition is Protected
The Student Training Completion Fund is established under the Private Training Act
and provides consumer protection to students enrolled in programs at institutions
registered with the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB).
Career Pathway
VANAS Concept
Art Diploma
1 year
1 year
VANAS Digital Matte
Painting Diploma
(Optional)
VANAS Advanced 3D
Modeling Diploma
(Optional)
1 year
1 year
VANAS 2D Computer
Animation Diploma
(Optional)
VANAS Professional Career
Development for Artists
(Optional)
4 weeks