What Is Concept Art?

Course details

The amazing characters, creatures, and environments you see—on the big screen or in games with friends online—start off as ideas. Concepts artists bring these ideas to life. This course introduces you to the world of concept art and gives you a glimpse into the types of artwork you will be asked to design. Discover what the production process consists of, and how you can start your journey as a concept artist.

Learning objectives
What is concept art?
Producing concept art
Developing images
The difference between design and illustration
Communicating your ideas
Sketching in your sketchbook
Making characters and creatures
Conceptualizing vehicles, props, and environments
Working with 3D artists and animators
Creating a cohesive universe
Building your portfolio

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome
02 - What is concept art
03 - Where do we see concept art

1. The Production Pipeline

04 - The production pipeline
05 - Production
06 - Blue sky

2. Developing Ideas

07 - The image development process
08 - Design is not illustration
09 - Communicating your ideas
10 - The power of your sketchbook

3. Types of Concept Art

11 - Categories of concept art
12 - Characters and creatures
13 - Vehicles and props
14 - Environments

4. It's a Team Effort

15 - Working with 3D artists animators producers
16 - Needs vs. wants
17 - Creating a cohesive universe

5. Starting Your Journey - Becoming a Concept Artist

18 - Building your foundations
19 - Learning about design
20 - Keeping a sketchbook
21 - Building your portfolio
22 - Putting yourself out there

Conclusion

23 - Next steps

What Is Concept Art?

Authors

Patrick Ballesteros