Cestar Collège - Syn Studio is a private Montreal-based art school founded in 2007, specializing in illustration and concept art training.
Cestar Collège - Syn Studio is a private art school based in Montreal, Quebec, founded in 2007. It is a member of Cestar Collège, a private Canadian college group. The school specializes in illustration and concept art training and is located at Suite 210, 3440 Ontario St E, Montreal, QC H1W 1P9, Canada.
Since its inception, the school's mission has been to provide students of all backgrounds with an affordable, high-quality education. The goal is to help students jumpstart a career in the creative industry.
The school offers an AEC in Concept Art program (NTL.1V), with all classes taught in English. Graduates receive an Attestation of College Studies (AEC). Most individual classes run for 10 weeks unless noted otherwise. Individual classes and modules are independent and unaccredited, so they do not include government-recognized diplomas. Instructors are industry professionals recognized for award-winning work in video games, films, comic books, and fine arts.
Students must be 14 years old or older to enroll in classes. Students should be at least 18 years old by the start of their first term in the AEC - Concept Art (NTL.1V) program. Application routes include a paid application with portfolio review, a free application without portfolio review, and an English proficiency check in place of IELTS. The school does not offer internal scholarships or financial aid.
The Rookies ranked the school as the best concept art school in North America and #4 in the world.