The school that gets you in.
A 3-year concept art program in Paris, taught by active AAA professionals.
Apply for Sept 2026// YOUR INSTRUCTORS
30+ specialists. Teaching every day. New one every two weeks.
// WHY TRUST US
“How did I get them to teach here? I've helped 100+ concept artists find their first job.”
Aurel · Founder
Former head of concept art, New3dge (Paris).
Trained 7 generations · 5× Rookies School of the Year.
Trained 7 generations · 5× Rookies School of the Year.
// HOW YOU LEARN
Two roles. One path to studio ready.
Nobody else splits it this way. Instructors teach you what their studio does best. Mentors make sure you actually absorb it.
INSTRUCTORS
30+
Rotating experts teaching daily.
MENTORS
1 : 1
Permanent, for 3 years.
Your mentor is with you every day, all year.
Instructors rotate every 1 to 2 weeks — each one teaches their specialty full-time (character design, environment, hard surface, etc.).
Over 3 years, you work with 30+ specialists while your mentor tracks your progress across all of them.
Instructors rotate every 1 to 2 weeks — each one teaches their specialty full-time (character design, environment, hard surface, etc.).
Over 3 years, you work with 30+ specialists while your mentor tracks your progress across all of them.
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YOUR FAVORITE MENTOR
ALWAYS ON TOP · EVERY WEEK
3 YRS
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W02
W03
W04
W05
W06
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SEPT 07
JAMA
CHARA
1WK
SEPT 14
PABLO
H.SURF
2WK
SEPT 21
PABLO
H.SURF
2WK
SEPT 28
LUCILE
ENV
1WK
OCT 05
ANDREY
CINE
2WK
OCT 12
ANDREY
CINE
2WK
← SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER →
W01
· 3 YEARS ·
W144
// MEET YOUR MENTORS
The artists watching your back.
While instructors come and go with their specialty, your mentor stays with you for 3 years. They know your work. They catch the mistakes you keep making. They fix your blind spots.
Simon Drapier
Keyframe Mentor
Samuel Amar
Character Design Mentor
Jonathan Bertaud
Env Design Mentor
Kiara Leneuf
Stylized Worlds Mentor
// YOUR SKILL MATRIX
Track 24 skills. Every week. Yours.
Every student gets a private dashboard tracking 24 skills across 4 categories. Updated weekly by your mentor.
YOUR SKILL MATRIX · WK 26
FOUNDATIONS
DESIGN
EXECUTION
COMMUNICATION
YOUR MATRIX
Recommended reallocation of resources: prioritize Shape Language and Visual Storytelling over final rendering for the next cycle.
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24 skills tracked across 4 categories, updated weekly by your mentor
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Target overlay shows exactly where you need to push next, skill by skill
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Mentor notes telling you what to prioritize this cycle
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3-year progression visible as a single evolving shape
// BY THE NUMBERS
100+
Artists placed in AAA
3,000+
Hours over 3 years
7
Generations trained
30+
Active instructors
// THE 3 YEAR ARC
From fundamentals to studio ready
01
The Foundation · fundamentals of design & art, worldbuilding, exploration
02
Tools & Process · learn the new concept art workflows, Blender, Unreal, become a pro
03
Specialization · portfolio, career launch, graduation
// AFTERCARE
Studio ready. Or we don't stop.
If you haven't landed your first job by the end of Year 3, we enter an Aftercare phase: monthly calls, portfolio refinement, direct promotion to studios in our network. Until you're in.
// FROM ANYWHERE
Half our students come from outside France.
Language
English · Full program
Visa
Student visa support · France
Housing
Partner residences in Paris
Online
Optional hybrid track
// INVESTMENT
Transparent pricing.
No forms. No gates. Payment plans available.
FIRST YEAR
11,500€
Year 2 and Year 3 pricing on tuition page
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
// BEFORE YOU APPLY
Common questions.
Do I need prior drawing experience to apply?
Year 1 is designed for artists who can picture great work but can't yet execute it confidently. Admission is based on a portfolio review during the application process, not on degrees or years of experience. We look at your current work, your trajectory, and your motivation.
Can I skip Year 1 and apply directly to Year 2?
Yes. Strong portfolios can enter at Year 2. Placement depends entirely on portfolio evaluation during admission, not credentials or background.
How does the permanent mentor system work?
Each student is assigned one senior industry professional from day one, for the full three years. Your mentor tracks your progress across every rotating instructor, identifies recurring patterns and blind spots, and builds a personalized roadmap toward your career goals.
How is this different from online courses like CGMA or Schoolism?
ConceptCore is a full-time professional program, not a collection of individual courses. You get structured accountability, over 1,100 contact hours per year, permanent mentorship, real studio briefs, and collaborative projects that mirror actual industry conditions.
Is the program in English?
Yes. The entire program is taught in English. Over 50% of our students come from outside France. We also support international students with visa documentation and partner with residences in Paris for housing.
What happens after graduation?
You leave with a studio-ready portfolio, real pipeline experience, and direct exposure to our AAA studio network. If you haven't secured a position by the end of Year 3, we continue with monthly calls, portfolio refinement, and active promotion of your profile to studios currently hiring.
// LAST CHANCE
SEPT 2026 INTAKE.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE IN
34 DAYS
DEADLINE · MAY 15 · MIDNIGHT CET
Rolling admissions · First come, first reviewed · Year 1 or Year 2 entry by portfolio.
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