12 Month Full-Time | Diploma
Establish a career in Concept Art Design while learning the key fundamental skills from Industry leading professionals
In-person Learning
MAGES Institute is dedicated to offering the best education in the field of Concept Art. Our goal is to provide a complete education to all aspiring artists, concept designers, art directors and many more regardless of background. At MAGES Concept Art School Our aim is to teach the fundamentals of the environment and character design while providing real world experience wherever required through studio-based projects.
Students will gain valuable experience at the Digital Art School working alongside professionals in the field entertainment industry. By the end of the programme, students will have a portfolio of completed works that showcase their skill sets and are ready to step into the world of Digital Art.
MAGES Institute offers art programmes designed to help you get into the entertainment industry with years of experience. You’ll learn concept art fundamentals, digital painting, character design, environment design, prop design. By the end of the programme, you’ll have a portfolio full of great pieces and a network of contacts ready to help you launch your career paths.
The most renowned Concept Artists in today’s entertainment industry are not only highly skilled visual artists but more importantly, creative problem solvers and critical thinkers.
Students in our Diploma in Entertainment Design Program are cultivated in the core fundamentals of both art and design along with the technical execution needed to bring ideas to reality. The program will cover design thinking and research processes, advanced drawing and painting techniques, industry 3D workflow, as well as effective client presentation abilities. Optimised foundational education through our focused 12-month pipeline will ensure students graduate with a vast array of professional skills and an industry ready portfolio.
Potential career paths include Character and Environment Concept Artists, Creature and Prop/Vehicle Designers, Theme Park and Toy Designers, and Game Illustrators.
DURATION: 12 Months (Full-Time)
International Students are only offered Full-Time program.
STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer
MODE OF DELIVERY: Classroom. Learners are not allowed to switch Modes after program commencement.
NOTE: A Pass in all Modules within the maximum study period is required for Graduation.
SOFTWARES TAUGHT: Blender | Photoshop | PureRef | Bridge (from Quixel)
HARDWARE REQUIREMENT: Hardware – Windows Laptop Minimum of i7 Processor, 16GB RAM (32 GB Recommended), RTX 20/30 series GPU, SSD, WiFi, Drawing Tablet (Wacom One recommended)
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures & Practical (Hands-on Application), Project-based Assessment for all modules
AWARD: Diploma in Entertainment Design
DISCOVERING THE FUNDAMENTALS
Build up fundamental art skills in design sketching, perspective, digital painting, and the ability to draw objects in 3D space. Gain a better understanding of how art values can support the design process within the concept art industry.
DESIGN ENVIRONMENTS & CHARACTERS
Expand your visual library and generate new ideas based on real-world research of history, culture, nature, and design function. Develop a consistent & efficient workflow to keep up with industry expectations.
BUILD INDUSTRY-RELEVANT PORTFOLIO
Apply what you have learnt & graduate with an industry-ready portfolio. Learn to manage workload, receive feedback, and present designs with confidence. Utilize latest art technologies & develop individual creative processes to become future-ready.
Concept Artist
MAGES Institute has professional lecturers who work in the entertainment industry in studios like Ubisoft and on famous AAA games. I came here because I wanted to learn from the best.
Diploma in Entertainment Design, 2021
Concept Artist / Illustrator
Learning from professionals is very interesting and enriching. As you hear the different kinds of experiences they have, you can better prepare yourself to know what to expect from the industry.
Diploma in Entertainment Design, 2021
Concept artist
What caught my eye with MAGES is the chance to be taught by industry professionals and learn from them directly. Learning from professionals is excellent; you get great feedback and insight into the industry’s workings.
Diploma in Entertainment Design, 2021
Check out the series of concept art fundamentals videos available online for free. The videos' purpose is to simplifying complicated art subjects into bite sized information. You will be introduced to comprehensive checklists that are easy to follow. CIA Channel by Kingston and Tonia
UPCOMING INTAKES
17 Feb 2025 to 17 Feb 2026
Full-Time
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic: 2 Credit Passes at GCE ‘O’ Level (excl English) or equivalent, or Foundation Certificate in Art and Technology or Certificate in Art or Animation related course/program in MAGES.
English: IELTS 5.5 or Pass in English GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent
Age: 16 Years Old or above
(Mature Candidates above 30 years old require 8 years of working experience)
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MINIMUM ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
English Proficiency Requirement
Age Requirement – 16 years of age
MATURE CANDIDATE
PROGRAM FEES
(*Incl of 9% GST)
International Students
SGD 29,743.92
Singapore Citizens & PRs
SGD 23,421.92
DIPLOMA IN ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN
| Total Payable (S$) (Singaporeans & PR) |
Total Payable (S$) (International Students) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee (Non-FPS) | 1,744.00 | 2,616.00 |
| Program Fees Payable | 21,677.92 | 27,127.92 |
| Total Fees Payable | 23,421.92 | 29,743.92 |
All Items above are Inclusive of 9% GST*
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Application Fees
Payment Notes
FAQs
Concept Art is needed at the start of every large-scale project, ranging from games and movies to even real estate and theme parks. Concept Artists work closely with clients to understand the requirement of the project and bring it to life in a visual form. Concept Art affects every single aspect of the production pipeline from then on and is vital for all creative processes.
We strive to ensure that our program match our students’ expectations and skill levels. All are welcome to apply, those with prior background/knowledge/experience in the digital arts or traditional art (sketching, illustrations, painting, etc) have an advantage.
Our Diploma Program are rigorous, as we push our students to do their best. As such, candidates without prior experience in art (traditional or digital) are recommended to pursue our Foundation Certificate Program (specifically designed as a pre-cursor to our Diploma) or our Short Courses after clearing an interview with our Academic Director.
We offer convenient payment options, including checks, bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and PayPal. For detailed information, kindly reach out to us directly using the Enquiry form below.
The Entertainment Design Diploma program will require a Windows Laptop Minimum of i7 Processor, 16GB RAM (32 GB Recommended), RTX 20/30 series GPU, SSD, WiFi, and Drawing Tablet (Wacom One recommended).
Throughout the Program, students will learn to operate and become adept at Blender, Photoshop, Pureref, Quixel Bridge, and more (subject to change as per Industry requirements, tbc).
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