SPECIALTIES WORKED Character design, creature design, vehicle design, weapon and object design, environment design, storyboarding, and keyframe design
SCHEDULEMonday to Friday from 9am-5.30pm and Saturdays from 9am till 8pm (48h per week)
DURATIONFrom 11 weeks (minimum registration period) to 4 years (completion of the program)
Dedication, Motivation and Empathy
MEET OUR AMAZING TEAM
“I like that teachers comment, not only what is done in the academy, but what they do outside, the paintings they do personally, the processes… that they speak to you beyond the drawings and paintings, that they speak to you of the life as artists, how they see it. It is super interesting because they are now paving the way and it gives you clues as to how you can do it in the future…”
“Yes, it shows. When I get home and I see old drawings that I used to do and I see them now… oh my! And in such a short time. I have been here for 3 months and 2 weeks and I ask myself, how have I been able to learn so much in such a short time?…”
Founder, CEO
Sandra Glez
BA in Psychology. MBA, Master in Digital Marketing and Master in HR. Studied at Charles Cecil, BAA, Amaya Gurpide and Jordan Sokol Atelier and Sarum Studio.
Comparative Measurement Teacher
Jared Guerra
Russian Method Teacher
Ann Tsybina
Digital Teacher
Nerea Comino
Sight size & Sculpture Teacher
Manel Varela
Comparative Measurement Teacher
Carles Belda
Assisstant Tacher
Guillem Aznar
What exercises are you going to work on?
THE PROGRAM
The program is divided into four modules (1 module per year). Each module contains five subsections where you will apply the theoretical knowledge through exercises.
The first two years are structured to provide you with the tools and fundamentals that are applicable to any of the specialties within concept art: character, creature, environments, vehicle, storyboarding and keyframes.
There are five subsections within each module that progressively increase in difficulty as you move through the program: Design, Visual Storytelling, Anatomy, Perspective and Photobashing.
After completing the first two modules, you will have the opportunity to choose between the different specialties throughout the remaining two modules. These final modules are structured to support and deepen the skills studied while helping you grow within your chosen specialties.
The programs you will use will be Photoshop, Procreate, ZBrush, Blender, Octane Render and Unreal Engine 5.
DIGITAL
Design
Structure
Language of Form Lines and planes Psychological theory of form
Block In Envelope Gesture
Values Scale of values Key Value Organization of values Composition Silhouette Light and shadow: Theory of light
Edges Shapes and edges Edges and textures Topology: planes, tris, quads and n-gons Low poly sculpting vs high poly sculpting
Color Design Hue and value Chroma and saturation Temperature Tints, shades and tones Munsell color theory CMY vs RBY Light on a matte surface Light on a specular surface Light on a transparent surface Light on different surfaces
Visual Storytelling
Visual Storytelling
Thumbnails Value studies
Color Color studies
Film Language Cinematographic terms and techniques Composition Plot/action Framed Use of the camera Cinematography Turning on Dialogue Sound Transitions
Anatomy
Anatomy
Human Anatomy Human body proportions Bones and muscles of the body Anatomical differences by sex, age and race Grease, creases and deformations How to draw a skull Anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders Anatomy of the face and facial expressions Anatomy of the thoracic cage Anatomy of the pelvis Anatomy of the arm, forearm and hand Anatomy of the legs, knee and foot Biomechanics: weights, forces, relationships, stresses and relaxations
Animal Anatomy Mammals Birds Fish Reptiles Anfiios
Hybrid Anatomy Monsters and creatures Robots
Perspective
Perspective
Basic fundamentals of perspective
One-point perspective/frontal view
Two-point perspective
Multiple leakage points
Three-point perspective
Inclined planes
Arches, curves and bridges
Elevation, plan and profile
Lenses
Shadow on characters and objects
Characters and objects in perspective
Photobashing
Photobashing
Value
Aspect ratios
Light design
Texturing and detailing
Color weight
Multiple focal points
Aerial perspective
3D light passes
Keyframe development (Thumbnails and final image painting)
Textures and Rendering
Texture map
Materials (PBR materials and procedural materials)
Rendering
ACADEMIC
Drawing
Drawing I
Drawing of Bargue
Portrait drawing (initiation)
Drawing of figures in short and long poses, beginner level
Portrait drawing (initiation)
Atmospheric drawing for beginners
Artistic anatomy (initiation)
Drawing II
Plaster drawing (advanced)
Figure drawing in short and long poses advanced level
Portrait drawing (advanced)
Intermediate atmospheric drawing
Multifigure compositions for beginners
Intermediate artistic anatomy
Figure drawing from the initial level of imagination.
Expressive and gestural drawing at the beginner level
Drawing III
Figure drawing in short and long poses advanced level
Portrait drawing in short and long poses advanced level
Advanced atmospheric drawing
Advanced multifigure compositions
Artistic anatomy (advanced)
Figure drawing from the imagination advanced level
Expressive and gestural drawing advanced level
Final project
Painting
Painting I
Grisalla – Cast paint
Grisaille – Painting of short and long figure poses
Grisaille – Still life painting
Limited palette – Cast paint
Painting of masterpieces
Landscape painting
Painting II
Limited palette – Cast paint
Limited Palette – Painting of short and long figure poses
Limited Palette – Still Life Painting
Limited Palette – Portrait Painting
Painting of masterpieces
landscape painting
Plein air
Entry Level Atmospheric Painting
Figure painting from imagination initial level
Painting III
Full palette – Molten paint
Full Palette – Painting of short and long pose figures
Complete palette – Still life painting
Full Palette: Portrait Short and Long Poses
Painting of master copies
Plein air
Multifigure compositions
Urban landscape
Figure painting from imagination advanced level
Expressive and gesture painting
Final project
Sculpting
Sculpture
Model studies. small format
Skull cast study
portrait with model
Anatomy study. Ecorche.
molds
Half-size sculpture with model
Three Options
TUITION COST
“Compared to Fine Arts, the MAA was a gigantic step, from minute one you notice, the practice, is like developing a career, and I noticed that from the first moment and not only that, I saw that it was like a long way more direct, faster to what I am looking for, not only on a technical level but in general…”
*2,685 euros with scholarship – 3,580 euros without scholarship
What will you be able to work with?
JOBS OPPORTUNITIES
The work of concept artists is in demand by animation, video game, television and film studios.
As in many creative vocations, concept artists can work in a studio or freelance – or sometimes a mix of both. In general, starting your career in a studio is a good way to gain experience and contacts.
Concept Artist 2D & 3D
Storyboarding Artist
Environment Artist
Illustrator
Character 2D & 3D Artist
Graphic Artist
Visual Development Artist
Layout Artist
Illustrator Graphic Artist
3D Generalist
Freelance Artist
Multimedia Artist
3D Prop Artist
Story Artist
3D Game Artist
Designer
Technical Artist
Graphic Designer
This will be your diploma
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Although you will have your diploma when you finish your studies, the most important thing will be your portfolio, your work will be your best letter of reference.
MAA is a school registered in the Art Renewal Center (an American association in charge of promoting professional academic education) so when you finish your studies, you will receive your own diploma, with the seal of the Madrid Academy of Art and that of Art Renewal Center.
