This module is focused on the creation of meaningful work that should be representative of industry entry-level artist work. This will adhere to industry standard practice with assessment and critic that suits this subject.



Students will explore:



- The use of sketchbooks both digital and analogy to create primary ideation

- The use of smart phone cameras to create primary reference and PBR materials

- Create environment block outs

- Creating of assets libraries for the 3D composition

- Use of procedural material

- Photo texture poly modelling

- Lighting, Rendering and compositing

- Render passes for 2D software

- Presentation of multiple environment design final design

- P2P critic

- Driscoll method of reflection and applied use for creative application

- Prepping finalised work for portfolio presentation

Assessment component 1 - (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3)

Portfolio of Environment Designs worth 80% consisting of:

You will create a portfolio of environment designs based on a supplied brief, this will include the completed work, a breakdown of the applied chosen pipeline and a breakdown of the real world and creative reference material.

Portfolio will contain accompanying research and visual references and a detailed production breakdown related to the given brief with considerations for development in games/film/tv with comparisons between the produced environment designs on the level of visual consistency.





Assessment component 2 - (Learning Outcomes 2, 4)

Development logbook and reflective analysis worth 20% consisting of:

You will analyse your workflow, visual reference, and production pipelines with justification for your decision making.

You will evidence in-session participation, with written reflection on implementation of feedback received.

You will need to participate in open class discussions and demonstrate your ability to give positive and applied feedback.

Would recommend you break down the 6 hours contact as follows.

1x 1hr Lecture

1x 2hr Demonstration/Tutorial

1x 3hr Workshop

1. Demonstrate a developed knowledge of story driven environment design, industry workflows, and technical requirements for production

University Learning Outcome

Knowledge and understanding

2. Differentiate real-world and creative reference material to identify the advantages of specific production pipelines

University Learning Outcome

Analysis

3. Apply development pipelines, for the production of an environment concept

University Learning Outcome

Application

4. Summarize the relevant skills necessary to self-critique work and act upon specific feedback in a timely manner

University Learning Outcome

Reflection

Digital 2D software

3D software

3D software Camera alignment addon or standalone software

Digital Reference tools

PBR (Physically Based Rendering) creation software

Wacom Tablets

Traditional materials

Digital camera

Digital Academy Forum

Digital Academy Upload System

FSpy

Thomas Robotham (2021) Cinematic Storytelling A Comprehensive Guide for Directors and Cinematographers ISBN: 9780367531430

Blain Brown (2021) Cinematography: Theory and Practice for Cinematographers and Directors ISBN: 9780367373450

John Alton (2013) Painting with Light ISBN: 9780520275843

Hans P. Bacher (2015) Sketchbook: Composition Studies for Film ISBN 13: 9781780675961

Gustavo Mercado (2012) The Filmmaker's Eye Learning (and breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition ISBN: 9781138780316

Bruce Block (2012) The Visual Story: Creating the Visual Structure of Film, TV and Digital Media ISBN 10: 1138410624

This is an exciting opportunity to learn real-world practical skills in high demand in the creative industries to create outstanding Environment design for production. This class is designed to develop your skill in creating outstanding concept art aimed at emulating real-world briefs and focused on delivering exceptional work at a high standard fit to be your opening page of your portfolio.

This module will take you through setting up your creative tools, building 3D asset libraries and finally, creating 3D renders to be finalised in 2D art packages ready to be presented in your portfolio. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the highly sought-after industry skill of environment design and for production.