Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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IL 4600 - People, Places + Things: Elements of Concept Art I


Credits: 3

This course focuses on the different elements that a concept artist will be expected to create for a project, whether it be a game or film (animated or live action). The course will focus on what is expected of a concept artist in the professional studio or freelance situation. This course will cover both traditional and digital media. Upon successful completion of this course the student will have a better understanding of what the expectations are of a concept artist and the process it takes to create work for this field on a professional level.

Prerequisites: IL 2575 - Illustration I  

Course Learning Outcomes:
  • Develop skills in both traditional and digital concept art.
  • Investigate character, prop and environmental design.
  • Demonstrate skills in preproduction art for animation, game art and film.

IL 4600 Course Learning Outcome Rubric  

Required Textbooks:
ONLINE: Character Mentor: Learn by Example to Use Expressions, Poses, and Staging to Bring Your Characters to Life - ISBN: 9781136147371

ONLINE: Mechanika: Creating the Art of Science Fiction with Doug Chiang by Doug Chiang - ISBN: 978-1600610233
Required Course Materials:
Optional Materials based on Student Preference



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