Concept Artist

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About this Major

Building on a foundation of general animation skills, students pursuing the Concept Artist major learn and practice visual storytelling, composition, and rendering, while creating a portfolio of illustration to demonstrate their skills. Students will also learn and practice ways to monetize their art.  

High school students at the Rockwell Campus can choose to submit a portfolio for the AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio Exam for the potential to earn college credit. Participation in AP lessons will earn students AP credit on their high school transcript.

Licensures/Certifications

Toon Boom

  • Toon Boom Harmony Premium Associate Certification
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro Associate (Rockwell & Reno only)

AutoDesk

  • Autodesk Certified User: Maya (Danforth only)

Adobe Certified Professional

  • Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
  • Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects

CollegeBoard Advanced Placement (AP)

  • AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio Exam (Rockwell only)

*One certification paid for by Francis Tuttle.  Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.  

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At A Glance

Open To

High school juniors and seniors, adult students

Campus

Reno, Rockwell

Total Hours Required

960

Building

  • Reno-Kay Martin Center
  • Rockwell-Information Technology Building

Length

  • Full-time: 1 school year
  • Part-time: 2 school years
  • A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Daytime classes, two sessions: Monday — Friday

  • 7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  • High school students and part-time adults enroll in either the AM or PM session. Full-time adult students enroll in both sessions.

Courses

*Indicates an elective course. Students select one elective.

  • Creative Design and Concept Development 120 hours
  • 2D Animation Fundamentals 120 hours
  • Motion Design Fundamentals 120 hours
  • Concept Artist Capstone 120 hours
  • Design and Illustration Fundamentals 120 hours
  • *3D Animation Fundamentals 120 hours
  • *Storyboarding Fundamentals 120 hours
  • Advanced Digital Art and Design 120 hours
  • Concept Art and Illustration 120 hours

Tuition & Costs

Costs for High School Students

Tuition & Fees

N/A

Licensures/Certifications

Toon Boom
  • Toon Boom Harmony Premium Associate Certification
  • Toon Boom Storyboard Pro Associate (Rockwell & Reno only)
AutoDesk
  • Autodesk Certified User: Maya (Danforth only)
Adobe Certified Professional
  • Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop
  • Graphic Design & Illustration using Adobe Illustrator
  • Visual Effects & Motion Graphics Using Adobe After Effects
CollegeBoard Advanced Placement (AP)
  • AP 2D Art and Design Portfolio Exam (Rockwell only)

*One certification paid for by Francis Tuttle.  Additional, optional certifications are available at student expense.

Total Estimated Cost

No Cost

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.  

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

Cost of Attendance Sheet

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program are qualified to work for:

Film and/or television production companies, video game production, curriculum design, organizations with in-house support for graphic design, animation and character illustration, marketing firms, advertising departments, and internet-based businesses

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