Forging The Next Generation of Concept Artists

Vast, sci-fi skylines.  Deep, arcane dungeons.  Imposing armourclad warriors.  Fierce alien creatures.  Adorable magical companions.

If you are reading this blog, then at some point, you have read a book, played a game or watched a movie that inspired you to create something of your own.  Concept art is where those stories begin to come to life.  

Syn Studio is here to help you make that magic happen.

Why Choose Syn Studio?

• Study at one of the top art schools in the world
• Train under experienced industry professionals
• Small sized classes to ensure attention from the teacher
• Live in a city with a passion for creativity and home to many studios
• The most affordable high-profile art school tuition

Syn Studio has built a reputation for its well-trained alumni who go on to work on big video game projects such as the Far Cry series, Gotham Knights and Star Wars Outlaws.  

The Rookies ranked us #1 in concept art school in North America and 4th in the world.

We are located in Montreal, a world-leading game development hub with over 200 studios, known for offering a vibrant cultural scene, a high quality of life, an affordable cost of living, and a safe, welcoming environment.

We are proud to offer an affordable education, where small cohorts ensure personalized attention, and elite mentorship from industry-vetted instructors supports every student’s growth and success.

Why Study in Montreal?

Montreal is home to a large number of top studios as well as a growing number of smaller studios which focus on film, animation and video games.  Some of your favourite games were developed here including the Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry franchises.  

Montreal is also generally much more affordable than other large North American cities.  It’s still a big city though and faces many of the same challenges that other cities face.  One thing that makes Montreal stand out from other cities is its long dedication to preserving greenspace.  Despite already having a lush mountain park in the heart of the city, there are tons of other parks and greenspaces across the city.  Most residential streets have a canopy of big shady trees.  A rare sight in most major cities.  Montreal has a good public transit system making it affordable to travel in and around the city.  It is also a city rich in art and culture.  Throughout the year there are numerous multicultural festivals, concert series and events, as well as plenty of historical centers and museums that will both enrich and inspire you.  

“I decided to attend Syn Studio mainly due to its location and how affordable the concept art diploma was in comparison to other places.” – Jair Medina, alumnus and concept artist at Volta

About The Program

Our Concept Art AEC Program (NTL.1V) is a two year program that will train students not only the technical skills but also the interpersonal skills needed to work in a studio as a concept artist.  We try to offer the lowest tuition to students while still paying our teachers their worth.  Our tuition comes out to $44,000 CAD.  That’s a lot of money but keep in mind that other prestigious art schools cost over $200,000 CAD!  Moreso, we limit our classes to a maximum of 22 students so that students have more time with their teacher.  

You’ll be learning directly from industry professionals who have hands-on experience and a passion for creating.  Our instructors aren’t simply trying to teach.  They are helping to forge the next generation of concept artists.

Our Teachers

Notable Projects our teachers have worked on:

• Assassin’s Creed Series
• Far Cry Series
• Gotham Knights
• Batman: Arkham Origins
• For Honor
• Dragon Age: Origins
• X-Men Film Series
• Dune
• Godzilla: King of Monsters

At Syn Studio, you’ll be training under instructors who have worked on some of the coolest and most popular game and film franchises in the world.  Not only will you learn the skills needed to work as an entertainment artist but you will gain valuable insight into the industry through their experiences and anecdotes.  

The accolades of our teachers are only overshadowed by their immense passion for their trade and their dedication to their students.  Our teachers are committed to helping you become a competitive, industry ready concept artist.  

So, if you’re an ambitious, tenacious, and hardworking student who wants to shape the future of video games and movies—creating the kind of art that will inspire others as you were inspired—submit your portfolio and get ready to have some fun.

You don’t need to already be a top concept artist to make it into our program. If you are interested, you can apply at any time! Click HERE to start your art career!