Module Descriptors
ENVIRONMENT CONCEPT DESIGN
GDEV40006
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Anthony Martin
Email: Anthony.Martin@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 152
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence B, Digital Institute London, UG Semester 2
Sites
- Digital Institute London
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO OF ENVIROMENT CONCEPT ART ASSESTS weighted at 80%
- A REFLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL - 1000 WORDS weighted at 20%
Module Details
Indicative Content
Within the module students will be introduced to the fundamental processes required to produce innovative environment concepts for games and film.
Student will develop skills in:
Research
Reference sheet gathering
Thumbnail ideation
Iteration
Using 3D as a base
Texturing and lighting strategies
Line work
Presentation
Student will develop skills in:
Research
Reference sheet gathering
Thumbnail ideation
Iteration
Using 3D as a base
Texturing and lighting strategies
Line work
Presentation
Additional Assessment Details
Assessment Component 1 – (Learning outcomes 1,2 and 3)
A portfolio of Environment Concept Art Assets 80% consisting of:
You will create a series of environment assets that form a themed environment concept design project. You will research, design, and iterate these design assets.
Assessment Component 2 – (Learning outcome 4)
Reflective Development Journal weighted at 20% consisting of:
You will evidence the production of the portfolio on the Digital Academy Forum. As the Assets are created you will evidence your workflow and critically reflect upon any improvements by comparing against the projects aesthetic and industry contemporaries.
A portfolio of Environment Concept Art Assets 80% consisting of:
You will create a series of environment assets that form a themed environment concept design project. You will research, design, and iterate these design assets.
Assessment Component 2 – (Learning outcome 4)
Reflective Development Journal weighted at 20% consisting of:
You will evidence the production of the portfolio on the Digital Academy Forum. As the Assets are created you will evidence your workflow and critically reflect upon any improvements by comparing against the projects aesthetic and industry contemporaries.
Learning Strategies
2 x 3 hr workshops
Learning Outcomes
1. Examine the relevant material and assemble a reference sheet necessary to design an environmental concept art asset
2. Produce a piece of environmental concept art using industry standard practises
3. Discuss the design process, using current industry standard technologies and workflows in the production of environment concept design assets.
4. Evaluate the creation and iteration of the produced assets, the workflows used to create the assets and their industry readiness.
2. Produce a piece of environmental concept art using industry standard practises
3. Discuss the design process, using current industry standard technologies and workflows in the production of environment concept design assets.
4. Evaluate the creation and iteration of the produced assets, the workflows used to create the assets and their industry readiness.
Resources
3D Modelling Software
Photo Editing Software
Digital Academy Forum
Digital Academy Upload System
Data Projection Resource
Wacom Tablets
Photo Editing Software
Digital Academy Forum
Digital Academy Upload System
Data Projection Resource
Wacom Tablets
Texts
Robertson, S. and Bertling, T. (2013). How to draw : drawing and sketching objects and environments from your imagination. Culver City, Ca: Design Studio Press. ISBN 978-1933492759
Gurney, J. (2010). Color and light : a guide for the realist painter. Kansas City, Missouri: Andrews Mcmeel Publishing. ISBN 0740797719
Gumroad. (n.d.). Advanced Sketching with 3D. [online] Available at: https://eytanzana.gumroad.com/l/3DSketch?layout=discover&recommended_by=search&_ga=2.200020654.1819839048.1674471674-1428863983.1643632550&_gl=1 [Accessed 23 Jan. 2023].
Gumroad. (n.d.). Digital Illustration Theory and Process 2. [online] Available at: https://sweeney1987.gumroad.com/l/AtMww?layout=discover&recommended_by=search&_ga=2.200007342.1819839048.1674471674-1428863983.1643632550&_gl=1 [Accessed 23 Jan. 2023].
Gurney, J. (2010). Color and light : a guide for the realist painter. Kansas City, Missouri: Andrews Mcmeel Publishing. ISBN 0740797719
Gumroad. (n.d.). Advanced Sketching with 3D. [online] Available at: https://eytanzana.gumroad.com/l/3DSketch?layout=discover&recommended_by=search&_ga=2.200020654.1819839048.1674471674-1428863983.1643632550&_gl=1 [Accessed 23 Jan. 2023].
Gumroad. (n.d.). Digital Illustration Theory and Process 2. [online] Available at: https://sweeney1987.gumroad.com/l/AtMww?layout=discover&recommended_by=search&_ga=2.200007342.1819839048.1674471674-1428863983.1643632550&_gl=1 [Accessed 23 Jan. 2023].
Web Descriptors
Learn the fundamental skills and industry practises that inform the skills required to produce Environment Concept designs. You will produce design sheets and the necessary callout sheets that convey the visual characteristics of the design.