Module Descriptors
ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN 2
FVFX50539
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
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
- Coursework weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
1 x 3 hour lecture/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.
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
100% course work comprising:-
Two pieces of key production/concept art illustrating the climatic moments in a hypothetical film or game. Both pieces will show an advanced understanding of taught techniques (these could include detailed CGI work, refined brush work, expert attention to lighting, etc.) and be accompanied by a reflective discussion.
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3 and 4
Two pieces of key production/concept art illustrating the climatic moments in a hypothetical film or game. Both pieces will show an advanced understanding of taught techniques (these could include detailed CGI work, refined brush work, expert attention to lighting, etc.) and be accompanied by a reflective discussion.
Learning Outcomes: 1,2,3 and 4
Module Indicative Content
Students will continue to advance their studies and skills in environment concept design. As well as refining the techniques they learned in level 4, they will also tackle vehicle/prop design, working with un-artworked “bare” game levels that they will then paint over, and studying what it takes to produce cinematic concept art and its importance in the industry.
Students will cover the following topics:
• Advanced composition
• Creative use of reference photography
• Vehicle design
• 3D kit bashing
• Applying concept art to game levels
• Achieving the painterly look
• Over coming cliché
• Photo-realism through 3D & Photoshop texturing
• Advanced lighting
• Cinematography
• Industry expectations
Students will cover the following topics:
• Advanced composition
• Creative use of reference photography
• Vehicle design
• 3D kit bashing
• Applying concept art to game levels
• Achieving the painterly look
• Over coming cliché
• Photo-realism through 3D & Photoshop texturing
• Advanced lighting
• Cinematography
• Industry expectations
Module Web Descriptor
Building upon the knowledge learned in Environment Concept Design 1, students will explore ways to refine their techniques, tackle vehicle/prop design, break cliché, experience typical industry tasks and bring a cinematic sensibility to their work.
Module Texts
Ballistic, 2008. d'artiste: Matte Painting 3: Digital Artists Masterclass 1st ed., Ballistic Publishing.
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.
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.
Module Resources
Software Resources: Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, 3D Studio Max, Maya, Digital Academy Forum
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of FVFX40520 ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN 1 or equivalent.
Module Learning Outcomes
1. INVESTIGATE A RANGE OF ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN TECHNIQUES AND WORKFLOWS
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding
2. SOLVE ISSUES WHICH ARRISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENT AND PROP CONCEPT ART.
Problem Solving
3.CRITICALLY REFLECT UPON THE AESTHETIC AND TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT ART
Learning
Reflection
4. CREATE REFINED, HIGH-QUALITY ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT ART TO A NEAR INDUSTRY STANDARD
Application
Enquiry
Knowledge & Understanding
2. SOLVE ISSUES WHICH ARRISE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PRODUCE ORIGINAL ENVIRONMENT AND PROP CONCEPT ART.
Problem Solving
3.CRITICALLY REFLECT UPON THE AESTHETIC AND TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVANCED ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT ART
Learning
Reflection
4. CREATE REFINED, HIGH-QUALITY ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT ART TO A NEAR INDUSTRY STANDARD
Application