ENVIRONMENT DESIGN FOR FILMS & GAMES
36 HRs Part-Time | 6 Weeks
Learn from Mohd Zaki, published Comics Illustrator
GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SG/PR*
Environment Design Course
MAGES Institute’s Environment Design course teaches students how to create environments for the entertainment industry, specifically for film and games. The process of emphasizing “believability” is the key component that sets good environment art apart. Additionally, topics such as lighting, style, composition, and visual cues are covered in the course. The environment design (Film/Games) course will enable students to develop quick thumbnails and finalize production-ready pieces. Upon completion, learners will have gained the skills and knowledge needed to create immersive environments that are suitable for entertainment industry needs.
SHORT COURSE OVERVIEW
Creating environments for illustrations (films/games) is a key part of Concept Art. Learn to create believable environments with grounding in familiarity, with lighting, style, composition and visual cues. Create quick thumbnails and final pieces for production needs.
DURATION: 36Hrs (Tue and Thu, 7:30PM – 10:30PM)
COURSE CODE : TGS-2021005857
GRANTS AVAILABLE : SSG, SFC, PSEA, UTAP
AWARD : Statement of Attainment and Certificate of Completion
SOFTWARE TAUGHT : Adobe Photoshop
NOTE: Customisation Available for Corporate Clients
LECTURER & MENTORS GALLERY
TOPICS COVERED
- Concept Art Production Flow, Importance of Keyplates and Backstory in the Concept Art Process – Environment.
- Create Thumbnails and rough sketches.
- Ideation methods for environment design.
- Create Line drawings for the environment.
- Final Environment Design based on the keyplate.
- Importance of cross-department workflow between concept and 3D artists.
- Render the final Environment Concept with Colors, lights, and shadows.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Demonstrate fluency in applying the principles of concept art with an appropriate relationship between form, content, and context.
- Develop and demonstrate proficiency in ideation techniques for environment
- Analyze and creatively solve artistic problems related to concept art
- Develop and demonstrate the ability to plan and execute the production of an environment concept.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UPCOMING INTAKES
30 Mar 2024
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Age – 18 years and Above
- Minimum Education Level – N Level
- Language – English (Written & Spoken)
- Work Experience (No. of Years) – N.A
Entry Requirements
- Passion for Concept Art.
- Minimum Education Level – N Level
- Work Experience (No. of Years) – N.A
- Age – 18 years and Above
- Language (Written) – English Language (Spoken) – English
- Language (Written) – English
- Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level (WPLN) >= 6
- Computer Skills – Basic
- Basic Knowledge of Computers
Start up, log on, and shut down a computer system properly.
Use a mouse-pointing device and keyboard.
Identify and use icons (folders, files, applications, and shortcuts/aliases)
Minimize, maximize, and move windows.
Identify common types of file extensions (e.g., doc, docx, pdf, html, jpg, gif, xls, ppt, pptx, rtf, txt, exe)
Check how much space is left on a drive or other storage device.
- Proficiency in Using Productivity Software
Understand and know how to use the following types of software programs:
Word processing (example: MS Word, Google Doc, Writer)
Presentation (example: PowerPoint, Impress)
Compression software (example: WinZip, StuffIt, 7-Zip)
- Moving Files
Transfer files by uploading or downloading.
View and change folder/document security settings.
Copy files from hard disk to storage devices and vice versa.
COURSE FEES
(incl 8% GST)
Full Program Fees: SGD 2,376
Singaporean 21 – 39 Yrs or PR: SGD 1,276
Singaporeans > 40Yrs: SGD 836
SME Company-Sponsored: SGD 836
Registered Course Name (MySkillsFuture Website) : ENVIRONMENT DESIGN FOR FILM/GAMES (Blended Learning)
Registered Course Code/ID : TGS-2021005857
- Self-sponsored students can use SSG Training Grant, Skills Future Credit, PSEA grant, UTAP, and SEP.
- 75% attendance is mandatory to complete the program
- The student should submit and must pass the prescribed assessment (i.e. Practical Project)
- *For additional grant eligibility, please contact us.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is this program for?
All 2D artists looking to expand their skillset and enhance the environments/backgrounds in their illustrations are welcome to apply.
Do I need to know any digital software for this courses?
Candidates with knowledge and/or experience with Adobe Photoshop will have an advantage in this course. For complete beginners, we recommend attending our 1-Day Basic Illustration workshop which is a primer on Adobe Photoshop and fundamentals of concept art.
What is the admission process and payment options are available?
Once we receive your contact information the course consultant will contact you he/she will guide you through the admissions process and the grants that are available for you. We accept payments by check, bank transfer, credit/debit card and PayPal. For more information, please contact us directly using the form below.
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