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Concept Artist Bootcamp Syllabus
Week 1 - 3
Conceptualize Ideas, Research & Development
Week 1 - 2D Concept Basics
- Create your own style guide
- Thumbnail
- Value studies
Week 2 - 3D Concept Basics
- 3D model block out
- Understanding Modularity
- Basic lighting techniques
Week 3 - The Design Sketch
- Create a Design Sketch
- Create a design call-out
- Create a functionality call-out
Week 4 - 6
Perspective, Forms & Materials, Sketch Idealization
Week 4 - 3D Concept Model
- Create own Kitbash library based on Design Sketch
- Increase 3D model's resolution and detail
Week 5 - Render & Paint Over
- Render in Keyshot or similar app
- Paint over render to establish final look
Week 6 - Decals
- Decal & signage creation / placement
- Placement of props for storytelling and believability
Week 7 - 9
Environment & Composition
Week 7 - 3D Terrain & Model
- Create terrain for exterior shot
- Create 3D model of concept at medium level of detail
- Set up basic lighting
Week 8 - Design & Call Outs
- Quickly block out design sketch
- Create two call-outs to establish design and functionality
Week 9 - Material Expression
- Dive into Substance Designer
- Create a library of materials
- Apply materials before rendering
Week 10 - 12
Visual Development & Design Presentation
Week 10 - Render & Paint Over (Ext)
- Render different passes
- Distress & weathering build up
- Paint over to establish final look
Week 11 - Set Design & Game Play
- Decal & signage creation / placement
- Placement of props for storytelling and believability
- Plan out basics of game play in your concept
Week 12 - Final Project Presentation
- Review final projects
- Review hire-ability
- Establish next steps for career