This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of digital concept art, which is the primary form of design for video games, feature films, and computer animation. This course covers current design techniques for characters, machines, environments, and creatures. No previous computer skills needed to complete this course.

 
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Instructor Bio:
This course is taught by local animator & concept artist Stephen Pearce, who has worked in several Vancouver studios, including AKA Cartoon, Bardel/Dreamworks, Mainframe, & Backbone Entertainment. His credits include Classical animation: Mtv's Cartoon Sushi, Stickin Around, & Joseph-King of Dreams. CG animation: ActionMan, Heavygear & Heavy Gear. Digital concept art: Bomberman, Sonic Rivals 2, & Monsterlab. Check out the links below for slideshow samples of Stephen's work.  If you want to learn how to draw like this, he can show you how!

Traditional Portfolio
Concept Art
Display and Mural Painting
 
Supplies needed for this course: WACOM tablet (any size)
 
Prerequisites: basic traditional drawing and painting skills
Duration: 12 weeks (12 classes)
Schedule: Friday evenings, 7:00 pm -10:00pm
Cost:  $695

(prerequisite to Maya: Advanced Environment Modeling)

In this popular course, you will learn the basics of modeling, lighting, texturing and animation using Maya, one of the most popular 3D software packages in the industry. Students will gain an understanding of the interface and capabilities of Maya, as well as basic principles of movement and models.

Projects cover topics such as shape deformation, basic polygon modeling and UV mapping, intro to set up layers and organize a project work flow, lighting and photo-realistic rendering, camera set up, character animation with F-curves, controllers and inverse kinematics, with the opportunity to work on a project. Final projects can be output to CD or hard drive. Students provide their own backup media and are responsible for archiving their projects.

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Instructor: Laszlo Szabo

Prerequisites: none
Duration: 12 weeks (12 classes)
Schedule: Saturday mornings, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Cost: $695