Module Descriptors
ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN 1
FVFX40520
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Anthony Martin
Email: Anthony.Martin@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE LOGBOOK weighted at 30%
- PRACTICAL weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will introduce students to the study of environment concept design techniques, beginning with rough concept sketches through the creation of several pieces of finished environment concept art. Students will learn about the importance of composition, reference gathering and use, shape theory, digital painting techniques and combining 2D and 3D practices.
- Environment Concept Art fundamentals
- Fundamental art theory, including classic topics such as composition, story-telling, portraying emotion, lighting and colour.
- 1, 2, 3 Point Perspective and foreshortening.
- Value perspective, colour perspective, linear perspective.
- Separating of visual planes.
- Rapid digital colour sketching.
- Creation of depth foreground and detail.
- 2D texturing techniques
- Environment Concept Art fundamentals
- Fundamental art theory, including classic topics such as composition, story-telling, portraying emotion, lighting and colour.
- 1, 2, 3 Point Perspective and foreshortening.
- Value perspective, colour perspective, linear perspective.
- Separating of visual planes.
- Rapid digital colour sketching.
- Creation of depth foreground and detail.
- 2D texturing techniques
Module Resources
Digital Academy Forum
Adobe Suite
Graphics Tablets
Adobe Suite
Graphics Tablets
Module Texts
3DTotal ed., 2011. Beginner¿s Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop, 3DTotal Publishing.
Dusseault, Y., 2008. The Techniques of Dusso: Digital Matte Painting Fundamentals: No. 2, The Gnomon Workshop. (DVD)
Dusseault, Y., 2006. The Techniques of Dusso: Introduction to Digital Matte Painting: No. 1, The Gnomon Workshop. (DVD)
Dusseault, Y., 2008. D¿artiste: Matte Painting 2: Digital Artists Masterclass 1st ed., Ballistic Publishing.
Mattingly, D.B., 2011. The Digital Matte Painting Handbook Pap/Dvdr., John Wiley & Sons.
Tonge, G., 2011. Digital Painting Tricks and Techniques annotated ed., IMPACT Books
Dusseault, Y., 2008. The Techniques of Dusso: Digital Matte Painting Fundamentals: No. 2, The Gnomon Workshop. (DVD)
Dusseault, Y., 2006. The Techniques of Dusso: Introduction to Digital Matte Painting: No. 1, The Gnomon Workshop. (DVD)
Dusseault, Y., 2008. D¿artiste: Matte Painting 2: Digital Artists Masterclass 1st ed., Ballistic Publishing.
Mattingly, D.B., 2011. The Digital Matte Painting Handbook Pap/Dvdr., John Wiley & Sons.
Tonge, G., 2011. Digital Painting Tricks and Techniques annotated ed., IMPACT Books
Module Learning Strategies
1 x 1 hour lecture per week
1 x 2 hour lab per week
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment and post production facilities will support the learning.
1 x 2 hour lab per week
Learning on all aspects of the module will be facilitated by lectures, tutorials, problem solving exercises and student centred learning.
Practical assignments using laboratory equipment and post production facilities will support the learning.
Module Additional Assessment Details
COURSEWORK weighted at 100%.
A Coursework weighted at 100% comprising:-
Reflective log book (30%) equivalent to 2,000 words assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
Associated practical work (70%) assessing Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
A Coursework weighted at 100% comprising:-
Reflective log book (30%) equivalent to 2,000 words assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 3
Associated practical work (70%) assessing Learning Outcomes 2 and 4
Module Learning Outcomes
1. SHOW AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORKFLOW REQUIRED TO PRODUCE AN INNOVATIVE ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN.
Knowledge & Understanding
2. APPRAISE THE EFFICIENCY OR ELEGANCE OF A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN TECHNIQUES AND THEIR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR BRIEF.
Analysis
Problem Solving
3. REFLECT UPON THE INHERENT STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES OF AN ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN
Reflection
4. TRANSLATE CONCEPTUAL IDEAS INTO A ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN PAINTING.
Application
Knowledge & Understanding
2. APPRAISE THE EFFICIENCY OR ELEGANCE OF A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN TECHNIQUES AND THEIR SUITABILITY FOR A PARTICULAR BRIEF.
Analysis
Problem Solving
3. REFLECT UPON THE INHERENT STRENGTHS/WEAKNESSES OF AN ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN
Reflection
4. TRANSLATE CONCEPTUAL IDEAS INTO A ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN PAINTING.
Application
Web Descriptor
This module will introduce students to the study of environment concept design techniques, beginning with rough concept sketches through the creation of several pieces of finished environment concept art. Students will learn about the importance of composition, reference gathering and use, shape theory, digital painting techniques and combining 2D and 3D practices.