Programs in concept art prepare students who want to work in the video game, film or animation industries by showing how illustrations play an important role in the pre-production phase. It also allows for possible hands-on experiences with other professionals in the field.

Master-level studies involve specialized study in a field of research or an area of professional practice. Earning a master’s degree demonstrates a higher level of mastery of the subject.
Earning a master’s degree can take anywhere from a year to three or four years. Before you can graduate, you usually must write and defend a thesis, a long paper that is the culmination of your specialized research.