
Art Bootcamp
An elite training program where you study with top industry artists working in Concept Art and Illustration
Teacher Artwork by Jarrard Lee
Who is this for?
Are you lacking strong art skills and a great portfolio?
Syn Studio's Art Bootcamp is designed to help aspiring concept artists and illustrators. By taking this program, you can :
- Strengthen your fundamentals and improve your art skills
- Get accepted into the elite diploma programs (such as the Syn Studio Concept Art Diploma Program)
- Land an industry job and win lucrative art contracts!
Our students are some of the most committed and enthusiastic aspiring concept artists and illustrators from around the world.
More than 50% of our Art Bootcamp students are international (both onsite, arriving on a tourist visa, and online, learning from the comfort of their home).
Are you hungry to take your skills and portfolio to the next level? Let's see what the program features:
Features
Syn Studio's Art Bootcamp works to give you the fastest results through:
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Accelerated Learning
As an Art Bootcamp student, taking 5 classes per term, surrounded by the most passionate artists from around the world, you will see fast improvement in your art. This program is designed to give you solid art fundamentals and cutting edge professional skills. Immersed in this creative and productive environment, you will be challenged to push the limits of your skills. To further support your learning, you can rewatch the class videos or consult your instructor and fellow students for help in our exclusive community forums.
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Master Coaching
We'll take you to the next-level and beyond with master coaching and in-depth courses given by top industry artists. The industry is highly competitive. Think of anyone at the top of any highly competitive field; did they have master coaching? You bet they did!
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Deep Practice
Not all ways of practising leads to rapid improvement. Deep and focused practice is necessary to strengthen your fundamentals and gain mastery over the essential art skills you need to become a successful artist. The Art Bootcamp is specially designed to ensure that you're practising the right things, the right way and for the right amount of time so you can become a highly skilled artist as quickly as possible.
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Other Industry Relevant Activities
Students in the Art Bootcamp will have exclusive access to activities such as coaching sessions and art jams hosted by top concept artists and illustrators. These activities, conducted both online and onsite on a regular basis, will help you improve faster, make connections and learn how the industry works.
Curriculum Suggestions
A year at Syn Studio is divided in 4 terms : Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Each term has a duration of 10 weeks. Each Full Time student takes 5 courses per term.
You will find below typical class suggestions for different skill levels but you have the freedom to create your own curriculum by mixing and matching the available courses from different levels.
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Teacher Artwork by Charles Vinh
Level 1
Level 1Strong fundamentals in traditional drawing, painting and sculpting are the foundations to create amazing artwork.
This level is about solidifying the fundamentals, getting a refresher on the most important art principles, and learning tricks to create realistic drawing and paintings.Then take one of: Foundations of Drawing or Intro to Comics
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Teacher Artwork by Christian Robert de Massy
Level 2
Level 2Second level classes are for students who have a good foundation in the basics of realistic drawing (such as perspective, proportion, shading and colour theory) and already know how to use Photoshop, but need more in-depth knowledge to create professional and complex artwork.
This level is about expanding knowledge, strengthening skills, and transitioning to the world of concept art and illustration.Then take one of: The Art of Manga, Drawing the Head and Features or Constructive Figure Drawing
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Teacher Artwork by Anastasia Ovchinnikova
Level 3
Level 3These courses are for people who can already draw and paint realistically and can create complete digital illustrations.
Level 3 classes will help students to give a new edge to their images, properly render their digital work, and bring them closer to a professional level.Then take two of:Â Intro to Visual Development, Intro to Creature Design or Digital Portrait Painting
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Teacher Artwork by Julian Kok
Level 4
Level 4This expert-level is for students who are ready to boost their portfolio and design process to a professional level.
This level is about discovering and diving deeper into new tools (such as 3D), further polishing and rendering work and exploring professional pipelines of the entertainment industry.
Where do I start ??
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Register for the program by selecting your term and clicking on the “Register Now” button in the Registration section below.
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After completing your registration process, we’ll send you a welcome email asking for a portfolio along with your CV and a letter of intent. You are simply required to demonstrate basic competence in drawing, show your passion for art and list your relevant experience and goals.
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Once your application is received, we will suggest the appropriate courses for you to start, depending on your level and preferences.
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If anything goes wrong on your end and you need to cancel or defer your application, no worries! Just let us know at least a week before the start of classes and all your fees will be fully refunded (minus a $50 registration fee).
Just one or two terms can make a huge difference to your skill level and portfolio!
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Montréal
CanadaInternational Student Info
This program is composed of more than 50% international students (both onsite, arriving on a tourist visa, and online, learning from the comforts of their home). Montreal is a word-class student city with very affordable housing. Email us if you have questions.
What do our successful alumni have to say about the program?
Schedule and Fees
WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
- The Winter 2021Â term, which runs from January 11th to March 21st
- The Spring 2021Â term, which runs from April 5th to June 13th
- The Summer 2021Â term, which runs from July 5th to September 12th
- The Fall 2021Â term, which runs from September 27th to December 5th
Please note that places are limited. Apply now to reserve your space for the next term. We work on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you act too late, you will have to wait.
The fee for a 1 term registration is $1749 USDÂ and the fee for a 2 term registration is $3299 USD. Payment plans are available - please email [email protected] for more information.
All prices are in US dollars. This price does not include art materials, hardware or software.
*You may be eligible to use the Canada Training credit to reduce the cost of the Art Bootcamp. Click HERE to find out more.
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Feel free to send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 514-998-7625