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Course Description

Photo courtesy of Allie Briggs

What first draws you to a particular video game? What makes the classics so memorable? Our interest and nostalgia is often sparked by concept art. Concept artists design the look and feel of the game, including characters, props and environments. Connect art, gameplay and story in a course that will challenge you to create enticing game concepts. Use digital and traditional media to build imaginative worlds. Then, design believable characters and environments with simplified silhouettes and basic proportions. Push your work further with feedback from peer game players and an industry professional.

Learner Outcomes

  • Design cohesive game elements with style
  • Develop ideas through revision and peer and instructor feedback
  • Practice professional habits and learn industry-approved software
  • Use aesthetics and the design elements and principles

Prerequisites

Students must be age 13–17 to participate.

Instructors

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Section Schedule
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025
Type
Online, Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025
Type
Online, Live Sessions
Days
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Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jul 08, 2025 to Aug 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $370.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
Jul 28, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 04, 2025 to Jul 03, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 07, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

This course requires a digital drawing tablet or Apple iPad and Apple pencil. Additionally, you can expect to spend up to $75 (estimate) on supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books for this course. A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class.

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store.

Section Notes
  • This course requires access to Adobe Photoshop (or Procreate). Please visit the Adobe Photoshop website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.
  • While students primarily use Photoshop or Procreate in this course, students may use other digital painting software.
  • The instructor will be using a Huion Kamvas 22 with Photoshop on Windows OS. 
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