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GDES 3B75
Character Concept Illustration
0.50 Credit(s)
Studio
Prerequisite: 9.0 credits, including all first-year requirements (5.0 credits)
Illustration developed to envisage characters for film, television, or gaming projects is a component of 'concept art' and is the focus of this course. Students will visually interpret characters from given briefs and scripts, developing multiple visual solutions in a variety of fitting concepts, styles, mannerisms and settings. Building on drawing competencies and an understanding of anatomy, students employ a rigorous process of ideation sketching, and then apply media, colour theory, compositional principles to further establish mood and character. Final solutions are presented for critique with a written rationale, citing the requirements of the character and plot, along with research and reference material.
Conditions: Students must possess intermediate or advanced drawing and painting competencies.
Course was last updated June 5, 2012 - 5:56 PM