Advanced Professional Development Programme in Concept Art_
Your Education, Your Choice: Full-Time Study - On Campus or Virtual!
This program is for students who have completed Intermediate Professional Development Programme in Concept Art
Length of programme: 1 Year
Orientation: 13 February 2025
Programme Starts: 17 February 2025
Programme Outcome: Certificate of Completion
The only limit is your imagination.
This year of study aims to further equip graduates of our Intermediate Professional Development Programme in Concept Art with industry-specific skills, tools and higher- level critical thinking abilities. These skills will be tested academically, through the execution of a research paper, as well as practically, through the creation of bulk designs within a specialized area of concept art.
Students are encouraged to become experts within a refined area of the filed, and develop the knowledge, workflows and skills required to design within that area as effectively as possible, and to the highest standards.
What will you learn? _
Concept art is a form of illustration commonly used in the film, video game and animation industries to create the first visualisations of ideas before they are put into production. This might be 3D modelling for games, the creation of physical props, costumes or sets in film, or the final art created for animation.
During this course, students will be taught how to combine intelligent, critical thought, with the filed or art and design. Conducting research into a chosen area, not only develops the ability to construct and analise ideas into formal, academic language, but advances problem-solving and depth of concepts that inspire designs.
By the end of the year students will combine their newfound knowledge
gained through research with their design abilities, with the ultimate goal of
executing a industry-orientated pitch, complete with accompanying
concepts, mock-ups and graphics
Students will be guided through the process of conducting academic research throughout the course of the year. While this research is text based-it will be fueled and supported by the creation of art and orientated towards the ultimate goal of furthering the knowledge-base of the Concept Art industry.
Students will have the opportunity to refine their specialised styles, workflows and area of expertise by taking advantage of the very self- directed nature of this programme. Lecturing staff will always be there to support and direct efforts, but this year aims to allow students to develop the ability to direct and manage their own learning and time in a way that facilitates continuous learning and self-study after the completion of the programme.
While the skills learnt in concept art lend themselves to related disciplines like illustration, they are more commonly applied in specialised contexts. We’ll teach you how you can focus on your area of choice and how to apply your skills to imagine and develop artwork for use in game design, film, animation and other related industries.
All Academy of Digital Arts courses are designed with industry-readiness as a primary focus. On graduating from our Concept Art course, you’ll not only be familiar with the professional environment into which you’ll be heading, you’ll also have the skills, confidence, portfolio and industry contacts to dive into your new career.
Student work_
Facts, Figures and FAQ.
What are the programme requirements?
You must have a valid Matric certificate or NQF4 equivalent. You will also need to complete all the questions and creative pieces requested in the enrolment application form, as well as provide your personal portfolio.
Geographically Challenged?
If you are not able to join us on our physical campus, we offer the opportunity for you to be a part of our virtual classroom. The same qualification and learning experience, now online.
What are the programme fees?
The annual programme fee for 2025 is R38 400 for students that have completed their Higher Certificate in Concept Art at the Academy of Digital Arts.
The programme fee includes a one-year licence for the Adobe Creative Suite
2025 programme Fee: R38 400
Various payment options are available, and detailed in the application form, along with our general admin fees.
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