INTRO to STYLIZATION
Skill Level: Foundational | Instructor: Guilherme Freitas | Duration: 8 lessons (taught live)
Registration Period for Feedback Option: Aug. 27 - Oct. 4 | Weekly Feedback Course Sessions: Oct. 9 - Dec. 4
WHERE YOU START FOR STYLIZED GAME ART
If you want to create dynamic art like you see in Hearthstone and Riot, it starts with strong stylized drawing skills. Blizzard illustrator Guilherme Freitas will be your expert instructor as you develop skills that will apply to any stylized subject matter.
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You'll start simple with sketching stylized forms then quickly move into props, and later to larger subjects. From blades and purses, to food, barrels and buildings, you'll learn how to align your subjects to a given style while conveying character through the shape language and design.
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Each week you'll get a new assignment to practice the principles and exercises presented, and receive feedback on the assignment the following week. Lessons will be full of annotated slides and examples, as well as many draw-alongs where you will sketch together in real-time as Guilherme guides you through the processes you'll use in your homework.
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THIS COURSE IS IDEAL FOR:
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Artists who are building skills towards Blizzard or Riot art style
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Those who have some foundational drawing skill
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Artists who want to improve faster with tailored feedback
If you want to make stylized art like this
It starts with studying this
Instructor
Skills & Difficulty
Schedule
PREPARATION
Time: Based on student feedback, this class requires an average of 15hrs to accomplish each lesson's assignments to a satisfactory level.
Subjects: The homework props are subject to change from term to term in order to keep things fresh and interesting. You may not practice the exact same items you see in the student gallery.
Setup: Students will need HD video streaming speed internet, Adobe Photoshop (or similar digital painting program), and a drawing pad and stylus (like Wacom or Gaomon). A microphone and webcam are also recommended if students plan on joining the Zoom lessons live for the feedback version.
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REGISTRATION
This course is being taught live, there is currently no self-study version. By registering for the course with feedback, you are agreeing to follow the Code of Conduct.
