Diploma in Concept Art

Master drawing, digital painting, and visual storytelling. At USV, you’ll gain the skills to create compelling characters and environments — and a portfolio that opens doors in games, film, and animation.

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Program Overview

The Concept Art diploma is designed to help you build the foundations of a creative career. You’ll develop your skills in traditional and digital art, character design, and storyboarding while creating professional portfolio pieces. This program also serves as a direct pathway into USV’s BA in Digital Art & Animation, so you can continue your studies without losing momentum.

What you'll learn:

Drawing, perspective, and rendering

Digital imaging and painting

Character and environment design

Storyboarding and visual sequencing

Portfolio development

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Concept Art diploma will be able to:

Apply principles of traditional drawing and rendering.

Transform sketches into polished digital artwork.

Create expressive characters and immersive environments.

Plan visual narratives through storyboards and sequential art.

Assemble a professional portfolio for entry-level opportunities.

Diploma in Concept Art Course Highlights

Drawing & Rendering Principles

Build a strong foundation in form, perspective, and traditional drawing techniques.

Digital Imaging & Painting

Use industry tools to develop digital artwork with color, lighting, and texture.

Character & Environment Design

Design characters, props, and worlds that bring stories to life.

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Storyboarding & Visual Sequencing

Plan and illustrate visual narratives for animation and film pre-production.

CAREER PATHS

The USV Difference

USV students take 3 courses per term instead of the traditional 4. That means:

Deeper learning

You’ll dive deeper into each subject, with more time to absorb concepts, apply them in projects, and build lasting mastery that goes beyond memorization.

Better Balance

Fewer concurrent courses means less stress and more focus. You’ll have room to manage school, work, and life — without sacrificing academic performance.

Higher Success

With improved retention and a healthier pace, students are more likely to graduate on time and enter the job market prepared with real skills and strong portfolios.

Flexible Learning

You can earn your diploma on-campus or online. This program also stacks directly into the BA in Digital Art & Animation, so you can keep building your skills and expand your career opportunities.

Faculty Spotlight

"Our students get real industry experience and skills—a tremendous benefit that sets them apart from other graduates."

"Our students get real industry experience and skills—a tremendous benefit that sets them apart from other graduates."

Julius Dobos
Distinguished Professor

Julius Dobos
Distinguished Professor

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