IL 3705 - Elements of Concept Art I: Environments

Credits: 3
Course Type: Studio

This course is part of the Concept Art emphasis and an elective within the illustration department. With an emphasis on professional studio practices, this studio course covers the essentials involved in creating preproduction art for animation, game art, and film. Students will investigate prop and environmental design, creating a series of projects that demonstrate their understanding of these areas. Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand how to create believable environments and authentic props as concept art in alignment with the expectations of the entertainment industry.

Prerequisites: IL 2575 - Illustration I and IL 3850 - Digital Illustration I

Course Learning Outcomes:

Integrate traditional and digital media to create unique and effective illustrations.
Design believable environments and authentic props that communicate and relate to the story.
Apply principles of perspective to the drawing of figures, elements, and environments to accurately create pictorial space.

IL3705 Course Learning Outcomes 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