9305 - Worldbuilding Concept Art

Course Description

Artwork by Kylie B.

Where does one start when creating imaginary worlds? Concept artists work with ideas from sources like Harry Potter and World of Warcraft, and make the impossible appear real. Now it’s your turn to transform a description of a fantasy world into stunning visuals. Begin by creating a map to focus your vision of an imaginary realm. Then, expand upon your ideas by depicting environments using perspective drawing. Figure drawing principles will allow you to populate your world with convincing characters. Skills gained in this course are vital to a future in fields such as game design and animation.

Learner Outcomes

• Translate written descriptions into maps and other concept art.
• Apply various perspective drawing techniques.
• Render characters with accurate anatomical understanding.