Basic admissions requirements
Pre-application interview

1. Do you already have some training (or self-teaching) in the fundamentals of realistic drawing and painting (including digital painting) and could you potentially show us a portfolio that demonstrates your skill level?

Yes

2. Will you have successfully completed at least 12 years of school before starting the program? (Or for Quebec residents: will you have successfully completed and been out of high school for at least one year before starting the program?). Could you potentially demonstrate this with the appropriate documentation and a letter of motivation?

Yes

3. Do you have at least an intermediate level of spoken English and could you potentially demonstrate this during an in-person meeting or Zoom interview?

Yes

Program Overview

School Name:	Cestar Collège - Syn Studio (693630)
Program Name and Code:	Concept Art (NTL.1A)
Language of Instruction:	English
Diploma Type:*	Attestation of College Studies (AEC)
Program Authorized by:	Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur du Québec (MES)
Program Length*:	18 months - 6 terms (10 weeks each) - 1200 hours of class time

* - Please note that we are in the process of updating our NTL.1A Concept Art program. You can get more information by Submitting this Form.

Program Structure*

Term 1

Hours: 225*

574-CA1-SY

Intro to Concept Art

45h
574-DP1-SY

Sketching for Production I

90h
574-AD1-SY

Visual Reference Library

45h
574-TN1-SY

Digital Image Manipulation

45h

Term 2

Hours: 195*

574-ND1-SY

Image Integration

45h
574-DP1-SY

Sketching for Production II

30h
574-EA1-SY

Anatomy Study I

75h
574-CV1-SY

Visual Communication I

45h

Term 3

Hours: 210*

574-GE1-SY

Gesture, Expression and Personality I

30h
574-DP2-SY

Illustrating Characters in their environments I

30h
574-EA1-SY

Anatomy Study II

30h
574-CV1-SY

Visual Communication II

45h
574-EC1-SY

Originality in Design

75h

Term 4

Hours: 180*

574-GE1-SY

Gesture, Expression and Personality II

30h
574-DP2-SY

Illustrating Characters in their environments II

60h
574-CM1-SY

Prop and Vehicle Design I

45h
574-CE1-SY

Environment Design I

45h

Term 5

Hours: 210*

574-CP2-SY

Character Design I

60h
574-CP1-SY

Creature Design I

60h
574-CM1-SY

Prop and Vehicle Design II

60h
574-CE1-SY

Environment Design II

30h

Term 6

Hours: 180*

574-CP2-SY

Character Design II

45h
574-CP1-SY

Creature Design II

45h
574-MT1-SY

Assuring Your Success in the Industry

45h
574-CE1-SY

Environment Design III

45h

* - Please note that we are in the process of updating our NTL.1A Concept Art program. You can get more information by Submitting this Form.

Note: Detailed course descriptions can be found in the student information package that you
can request after completing the form below.

Program Features

• Elite vocational training with relevant industry professionals

This is why you came here. To let those who have already succeeded show you the way.

• Free Cestar Collège - Syn Studio regular art and social events

Open studio life drawing, field trips, end of term student art shows and parties, art demos

Learn and improve while forging bonds with other passionate artists on the same path.

• Regular 1-on-1 coaching sessions with masters

Everyone who made it to the top had help along the way. Most had master level coaching.

• Attend industry events organized by Cestar Collège - Syn Studio (free for students in this program)

Game and film studio tours/visits, demos and workshops with world-famous concept artists, Industry parties and more.

Meet, learn from and make connections with the top people in the industry.

• Access to Cestar Collège - Syn Studio facilities outside of class hours:

School library
Student lounge
Personal storage locker
The Traditional Art Studio

The beautiful Cestar Collège - Syn Studio environment could be your everyday reality. A place to call home. A community and family that takes care of you.

Admission Process, Dates & Tuition*

STEP:	ACTION OR EVENT:	DEADLINE OR DATE:	FEES/TUITION DUE:
Step: 1.a	Advanced Portfolio/Application Review (get feedback on your application and the chance to re-apply free of charge)	Oct 25, 2023	$25 CAD
Step: 1.b	Final Portfolio/Application Review (this is where our team determines which candidates get an interview)	Jan 31, 2024	$25 CAD
Step: 2	Admissions interview (the in-person or zoom interview that determines if we accept you into our elite concept art training program)	End of Feb - Beginning of Mar	FREE
Step: 3	Student Acceptance and Confirmation (Inscription Fee)	End of Mar - Beginning of Apr	$50 CAD
Step: 4	New Student Orientation and Start of Term 1	Sep 23, 2024	$5982.50 CAD* (Paid every term, for 6 terms)
Step: 4	New Student Orientation and Start of Term 1	Sep 23, 2024	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 5	Start of Term 2	Jan 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 5	Start of Term 2	Jan 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 6	Start of Term 3	April 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 6	Start of Term 3	April 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 7	Start of Term 4	July 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 7	Start of Term 4	July 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 8	Start of Term 5	Sep 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 8	Start of Term 5	Sep 2025	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 9	Start of Term 6	Jan 2026	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 9	Start of Term 6	Jan 2026	$5982.50 CAD*
Step: 10	Graduation ceremony	TBD	FREE
		Total tuition and fees:	$35,945/*

* - Please note that we are in the process of updating our NTL.1A Concept Art program. You can get more information by Submitting this Form.

**Certain conditions apply

Student loans of up to $20,000 available for Canadians (fill out the form below for more information)

Note : For $35,995 (maximum fee), You are joining an elite training program and receiving the highest VALUE concept art education on the planet! The tuition alone for the next most affordable top concept art program (in Asia) is over $50,000 CAD per year (including fees but not taxes – also note that our program is 18 months.)

Other top concept art programs (mainly found in schools near Los Angeles) have tuition exceeding $200,000 CAD!

Add this to the fact that Montreal is a MUCH more affordable (and better) city to live and the fact that our class sizes are smaller (maximum 22) while theirs are 25-30, and you'll save tens of thousands of dollars and get a much higher value education studying at Cestar Collège - Syn Studio!

Your $25 application fee (due when you submit your portfolio and application) will guarantee that we give your portfolio a thorough evaluation. Even if you do not pass the porftolio review, you will still receive valuable feedback on your artwork from a senior level concept artist and recommendations for how to improve and what to do next and you’ll be able to reapply for the next application/portfolio review free of charge!

**Please keep in mind that this is a SMALL, elite program and only one intake of 22 STUDENTS max per year will be accepted. Our team will only review a limited number of portfolios/applications and reservations for an application/portfolio review will be accepted on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVE basis.

If you are serious about becoming a professional level concept artist then make sure you fill out the form below to reserve your spot for the next application/portfolio review. It’s ABSOLUTELY FREE to reserve your spot and you will receive a free copy of the application guide by email and the email and phone of one of our advisers you can contact if you have questions.

Admission Application

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