12 Month Full-Time | Diploma
Pave your path to a thriving career in Concept Art with hands-on training and mentorship from experienced industry veterans.
In-person Learning
Suppose you dream of becoming a Concept Artist who designs the visual worlds of games, films, or animation. In that case, the Entertainment Design Diploma at MAGES is a great way to begin your journey into the creative industry.
MAGES is one of Singapore’s leading Concept Art Design Schools, designed to develop your artistic instincts into production-ready skills.
In this Concept Art Design Course, students will explore foundational and advanced techniques in character design and environment development, utilizing visual language and storytelling methods.
Using digital tools such as Photoshop and Blender, you will develop skills to sketch, render, and pitch your original concepts. These are vital skills for the concept development of projects in studios around the world.
The course material also includes design thinking, narrative development, and industry workflows, as shared by art directors and creative leads.
These will provide the practical knowledge required to meet industry expectations. With the guidance of dedicated mentors, you will complete the course with a professional portfolio that showcases your unique design voice.
This Entertainment Design program is more than just drawing; it’s about ideation, problem-solving, and visual innovation. MAGES is the right place to begin if you are ready to explore how to translate your imagination into concept art and ultimately power the next blockbuster or AAA game.
The most effective Concept Artists working in the current entertainment climate are more than merely talented illustrators—they’re creative problem-solving thought leaders and enterprising visual strategists.
Diploma in Concept Art & Entertainment Design is designed around equipping aspiring creatives with the artistic foundations, design thinking, and technical execution necessary to develop their craft to a professional level, suitably rigorous enough to create seasoned content creators, problem solvers, and visual storytellers.
For 12 months, students train from sketching to painting, 3D workflows, storytelling to communicating with clients—leaving with a rounded set of skills and a professional portfolio aimed at studio recruitment.
This course helps you prepare for rewarding careers designing environments, characters, creatures, props, and worlds for films, games, theme parks, toys, etc.
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 Concept Art and Entertainment Design
CORE FOUNDATIONS
Build rigor in your artistic foundation with some process in drawing, form, color, and composition. Master spatial awareness and visual logic that would help you emulate professional design execution.
DESIGNING WORLDS & CHARACTERS
Develop your creativity by studying tangible real-world influences: history, architecture, nature. Find out how to transform these references into unique concepts and fluidify your design pipeline.
PORTFOLIO-DRIVEN LEARNING
Use your expanding skill set to create a solid job portfolio. Discover techniques to take feedback professionally, deal with tight deadlines, and more confidently showcase your work to clients or studios.
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
26 Sep 2025
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
Singapore Dollar 29,743.92
*Approx. $1 SGD = $0.76 USD
*To know more please reach out to our course advisor today!
DIPLOMA IN CONCEPT ART & ENTERTAINMENT DESIGN
| Total Payable (S$) (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 plays a foundational role in any large-scale creative project—be it games, films, real estate, or theme parks. Concept Artists work closely with clients to visualize ideas before production begins. Their artwork sets the tone for the entire pipeline and guides everything from design to development.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. However, individuals with prior experience in digital or traditional art (such as sketching, painting, or illustration) may find it easier to adapt to the program’s pace and expectations.
Absolutely! For beginners without prior experience in art, we recommend starting with our Foundation Certificate Program or exploring Short Courses. Admission to these options may involve a short interview with our Academic Director to assess your interest and goals.
We offer flexible payment methods including bank transfers, checks, credit/debit cards, and PayPal. For more specific details, please contact us through the Enquiry Form below.
To successfully complete the Entertainment Design Diploma, students will need a Windows laptop with the following specs:
Drawing Tablet: Wacom One (recommended)
You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant tools such as Blender, Photoshop, Pureref, Quixel Bridge, and others. The exact lineup may evolve based on industry trends and requirements.
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