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What Is Concept Art?

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Explore concept art—what it is, where it's used, and how to produce it—to give you a better understanding of the concept art world and the tools needed to succeed in it.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What is concept art?
  • Where do we see concept art?
1. The Production Pipeline
  • The production pipeline
  • Production
  • Blue sky
2. Developing Ideas
  • The image development process
  • Design is not illustration
  • Communicating your ideas
  • The power of your sketchbook
3. Types of Concept Art
  • Categories of concept art
  • Characters and creatures
  • Vehicles and props
  • Environments
4. It's a Team Effort
  • Working with 3D artists/animators/producers
  • Needs vs. wants
  • Creating a cohesive universe
5. Starting Your Journey: Becoming a Concept Artist
  • Building your foundations
  • Learning about design
  • Keeping a sketchbook
  • Building your portfolio
  • Putting yourself out there
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Patrick Ballesteros

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