Certified Digital Artist

Working as a Concept Artist at Ubisoft Montréal

Want a successful career working as an Concept Artist in Games? Zach Cohen is a Syn Studio alumnus and Concept Artist at Ubisoft headquarters in Montréal. Zach sits down with us to share his journey and advice to aspiring artists looking for an exciting and challenging career like his own.‌

Soft Skills are the new Power Skills for Creative Industries

Everyone seems to be talking about soft skills these days and it's for good reason too. They really can be the difference between a long and success career, and one spent sitting on the sidelines not being asked to play.

Top Studios and Industry Experts join forces to create first Certification for Digital Artists

Digital artists in film, games, animation and design industries are reliant on diplomas and degrees to prove their skills and competencies when applying for entry-level roles.

Top reasons why graduates can benefit from becoming a Certified Digital Artist

For many digital artists, the clearest and most direct path to a job is through a certified training program. Unfortunately, not all training programs are created equal and becoming a Certified Digital Artist is your secret weapon.

Assessment & Delivery Methodologies

The assessment methodologies for Certified Digital Artist (CDA) applicants has remained consistent with our initial investigations and focus group studies.

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