In this foundational course we will be learning the fundamentals of ¾ cutaway concept art. This type of concept art is great for showcasing an interior environment space making it a great design learning opportunity.

The focus will be on generating ideas, creating a relatable entertaining design, and sketching methods to create your concept.

We will cover the following core skill sets:

• Philosophies and mindset of a concept artist

• Generating ideas for narrative design

• Reference Studying

• Photoshop Basics

• Design principles

• Design Sketching

• Linear Perspective

• Space layout design including floor plans

Some of these topics could be courses by themselves so we will look at methods concept artists use to “hack” things like perspective. The most important rules for creating entertaining sound designs will be covered but we will not go in depth over all of the design principles. As for PhotoShop, we will go over the basics needed for this course, with the end goal of a layout sketch in mind. Tools and tips will be covered throughout the course and future ones as needed.

We’ll be utilizing the latest software packages that top tier gaming studios of today use to create all of your favorite titles!

• Photoshop for the majority of this course, and SketchUp and/or Blender for perspective aids

***NOTE This course shows the workflow for an artist creating a final asset, there are several ways to reach an end goal, this is simply one of those paths.