Specialization Master's Degree in Concept Art

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Master's degree specialization in Concept Art

Next start date:

06 de October 2026

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Age
+20 years

Duration
2 Academic Courses

Mode
In-person /
Live Online

Language
Spanish

WITH PRIOR
KNOWLEDGE

JOB
BAG

School #1 in Concept Art
from Catalonia

The Specialization Master in Concept Art at FX Barcelona Film School is designed to train conceptual artists capable of developing the visual universe of film, video games, animation, advertising, and digital entertainment productions. Through a predominantly practical methodology, you will acquire the artistic, technical, and creative skills necessary to transform an idea into a solid, functional, and production-ready visual proposal.

Throughout the program, you will learn to design characters, creatures, environments, props, and vehicles, developing your own visual language while mastering the professional preproduction processes. You will delve into drawing, digital painting, composition, visual narrative, color theory, lighting, and design, also incorporating 3D tools that optimize conceptual development and allow you to adapt to current industry workflows.

During the Master, you will work on projects inspired by real productions, collaborating with students from other specialties such as animation, video games, VFX, and cinema. This multidisciplinary experience will allow you to understand how Concept Art is integrated into the production pipeline and develop a professional portfolio focused on employability.

Upon completion of the training, you will be prepared to join video game studios, film production companies, animation studios, creative agencies, and visual entertainment companies, providing creative solutions capable of defining the artistic identity of any audiovisual project.

If you are passionate about designing, exploring new ideas, and turning your creativity into the starting point for great projects, this is your path.

The result:
a quality portfolio,
an open door to the
professional world.

Main objectives

Specialize in Concept Art for film, video games, animation, and advertising.
Develop a professional methodology to transform ideas into visual proposals.
Master the design of characters, creatures, scenarios, props, and vehicles.
Enhance your drawing skills, digital painting, composition, and visual storytelling.
Understand the pre-production processes and visual development of an audiovisual production.
Learn to use tools and workflows used in the industry.
Integrate 3D tools to support conceptual design and image creation.
Develop an artistic vision capable of communicating emotions, stories, and visual universes.
Participate in collaborative projects that simulate real production environments.
Create a professional portfolio geared towards film, video games, and animation studios.
Acquire the necessary skills to work in multidisciplinary teams.
Prepare to enter the job market as a professional Concept Artist.

Career opportunities

Softwares you will learn in the training

Included in this training

Free educational licenses (except Adobe): As an official center, we provide you with the main 3D licenses you will use in the Master.
Learning in a production environment similar to that of a professional studio.
Student ID with exclusive benefits, including access to special discounts, invitations to events organized by both the school and collaborating entities, and other additional advantages.
Educational and academic trips that allow approaching the international professional environment, with usual destinations such as A Coruña (Mundos Digitales festival) or London (Stage FX and visits to reference studios).
Access to networking, masterclasses, job board, and professional opportunities within the audiovisual industry.
Training in a creative and international environment in Barcelona.
Annual Job Fair, a meeting point between industry companies, final-year students, and AlumniX, where you can present your portfolio directly to recruiters and studios.

How to register

Why choose this training?

What will I get at the end of the training?

A professional portfolio oriented towards the industry
Mastery of the entire Concept Art process
Experience in real and collaborative projects
Knowledge of the audiovisual production pipeline
Skills in designing characters, scenarios, and props
Handling professional tools and workflows
A personalized working methodology to develop visual projects
Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams
Preparation to work in film, video games, animation, and advertising
A specialization that will enhance your professional profile and employability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Specialization Master in Concept Art?

It is an advanced training program aimed at preparing Concept Artists for the film industry, animation, video games, and advertising. You will learn how to develop characters, creatures, scenarios, and all kinds of visual elements that are part of the pre-production phase of an audiovisual project.

Who is this master's degree aimed at?

It is aimed at illustrators, digital artists, designers, 3D modelers, and creative professionals interested in professionalizing their drawing skills, who want to specialize in Concept Art and develop a professional career in the entertainment industry.

What prior knowledge do I need?

To access the master's degree, it is necessary to assess previous skills in drawing through a portfolio and/or previous experience in drawing, illustration, design, or related disciplines. The admission process allows us to evaluate each candidate's level.

What sets this master’s program apart from other Concept Art programs?
Its approach combines a strong artistic background with a methodology based on real projects, multidisciplinary work, and a clear focus on employability, allowing you to develop a portfolio tailored to the current needs of the industry. In addition, the training is 100% industry-oriented.

Will Artificial Intelligence replace Concept Artists?

No. Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work in the industry, but it does not replace the role of the Concept Artist. Its function is that of a tool that can accelerate certain tasks, such as exploring ideas or generating visual references, but it cannot replace creativity, artistic judgment, or the ability to design original visual solutions.

It is a resource that complements the creative process, not as a substitute for the artist who possesses the skills that the industry truly demands: creative thinking, visual storytelling, design, communication of ideas, and a unique artistic identity.

Studios continue to seek professionals capable of imagining worlds, interpreting a briefing, and making creative decisions. Technology evolves, but talent, vision, and the ability to tell stories remain in the hands of the Concept Artist.

COMPANIES WHERE OUR STUDENTS WORK

Programa AlumniX exclusivo
y Bolsa de Trabajo Internacional

The AlumniX Program (free and for life) is an active community and service that the school offers to those who have completed their studies, with the aim of supporting their professional journey. This way, FX graduates can continue updating their knowledge, expanding their network of contacts, and accessing job opportunities even after finishing their studies.

Program benefits:

It allows you to stay connected with the industry even after graduation, which is crucial in fields like animation, VFX, and video games where networks matter.

It offers support beyond the classroom: not only initial training but also career support, which can help you transition to the professional world.
Having continuous access to job opportunities and mentoring can make a difference when looking for employment or further specializing.
Especially useful if you are considering continuing learning, changing your specialization, or adapting your career to the industry's pace.