Short course | Beginner friendly | Online/On-campus
Concept Art
Design show stopping characters, creatures, environments and props for the entertainment industry!
What you'll learn?
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Duration
5 weeks
Next course
02 March 2026 – 01 April 2026
Price, starting from
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Why take this course?
- Learn to design characters, assets and environments
- Learn how to use industry standard software for Concept Art.
- Learn new ways to think when designing.
What you’ll learn
Week 1
Fundamentals
Introduction to Concept Art
Isometric Perspective
1 Point Perspective
2 Point Perspective
Using Primitives to construct Complex shapes
Human Anatomy
Week 2
Fundamentals 2
Human Body
Introduction to Photoshop
Cube & Sphere practice
Step-by-step rendering
Week 3
Personas & journey maps
Simple Asset Design
Asset Thumbnailing
Greyscale rendering
Adding Colour to renders
Painting Variations
Week 4
Character & Creature
Character Design
Creature Design
Rendering Demonstrations
Week 5
Environment Design
Environment Design
Environment Studies
Master Studies
How it works
Attend live/online classes
Complete assignments & projects
Earn your ADA UX certificate
Meet Your Instructors
Sam Mann
Concept Artist
I have been a freelance concept artist for the last few years and have a huge amount of passion for teaching the basics and watching my students realise new ways they can bring their ideas to life.
Where this course can take you
Concept Artist
Work as a concept artist in the Game Industry
You can work in the Game Industry as a concept artist
You can work in the Game Industry as a 2D Artist
Portfolio
Enhance your design portfolio
Create an amazing portfolio to stand out.
Have an industry ready portfolio by the end of this course.
Concept Artist
Work as a concept artist in the Film Industry
Work as a concept artist in the film industry
Create promotional art for the film industry
Testimonial
Testimonials from our past students
"I appreciated how clear and hands-on the sessions were… I left with useful skills and confidence in my creative process."
"I really enjoyed my experience with ADA Concept Art course… this course was a great first step for me as a gap-year student."
"I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. It has been such a significant experience for me because I have never been surrounded with so many people as excited about Concept Art as I am. I’d recommend this course to as many people as I can." - Kalynne Forster
"Great start to begin concept art, really opened my eyes to how objects are created using different values of grey. 10/10. Would recommend to others." - Wesley du Preez
"Most focused drawing/painting course I’ve been to, could feel myself improve. Loved it, you’re a brilliant lecturer." - Tessa Wessels
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