Syn Studio
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| Formation | 2007 |
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| Founder | Anthony Walsh |
| Type | Private |
| Location |
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| Website | synstudio |
Syn Studio is a private art school located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was founded in 2007 by Anthony Walsh.[1] The school is located in Downtown Montreal at 460 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest.[2] Syn Studio specializes in concept art and illustration for the entertainment industry. Syn Studio was ranked the number 1 school worldwide for Concept Art and Illustration by The Rookies in 2020.[3]
Programs
Syn Studio Art School Montreal offers an 18-month diploma program in Concept Art, recognized by The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research of Quebec as an Attestation of College Studies.[4] It also offers a non-accredited Art Bootcamp program as well as individual online art classes.
History
Founded in 2007 as Galerie Synesthésie, the school changed its name to Syn Studio in 2011.[5] In June 2014, the Syn Studio ran a Concept Art & Design Masterclass with American concept artist Scott Robertson.[6] On May 1, 2015 Syn Studio hosted a Comics Salon event in celebration of Free Comic Book Day.[7] In May 2020, Syn Studio launched its brand new Online Art Classes[8]
Notable faculty
Some of the past and current notable faculty members at Syn Studio include:
- Frederic Bennett – senior concept artist known for his work on Deus Ex[9]
- Simon Bertrand [10]– Quebecois fine artist[11]
- Christian Robert de Massy – concept artist who worked on X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
- Max Douglas [12]– comic book creator who worked on Marvel titles Dr. Strange and Spider-Man 2099
- André Pijet [13]– Polish cartoonist known for his hockey themed cartoons from the 90s
- Frédéric St-Arnaud – matte painter and concept artist who worked on Pan, Pacific Rim, and Elysium[14]
See also
References
- ^ http://conceptartworld.com/training/syn-studio/
- ^ https://www.quartierdesspectacles.com/en/location/290/syn-studio/
- ^ https://discover.therookies.co/schools/best-concept-art-illustration-schools-in-the-world/
- ^ https://magazine.artstation.com/2019/12/syn-studio-concept-art-diploma-program-2/
- ^ "Colouring outside the lines". The Concordian. November 8, 2011. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ "FEATURE: Syn Studio – The Court". www.thecourtdigital.com. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
- ^ "CTV Montreal: WHAM! BOOM! Free comics!". Montreal. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ https://magazine.artstation.com/2020/05/syn-studio-presents-affordable-online-art-classes-with-top-art-instructors/
- ^ "This 'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided' Concept Art Will Make Your Eyes Happy". Tech Times. July 21, 2015. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ http://simonbertrand.net/
- ^ "Simon Bertrand, réécrivain | Chantal Guy | Chantal Guy". La Presse (in Canadian French). Retrieved March 10, 2016.
- ^ http://www.salgoodsam.com/
- ^ https://pijet.com/
- ^ Osmont, Nicolas Tarier, Pauline. "Interview Frederic St-Arnaud : hollywood matte-painter". Art-Spire. Retrieved March 10, 2016.
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