Pathway Research
What I would like to become is a concept artist. They are the people that create visual elements of a video game such as characters, scenery, objects, vehicles, surface textures, and clothing. They help by creating concept art and storyboards which help communicate the proposed visual elements during pre-production.
Possible Skills Needed
To do this role, you will need to:
- have an art portfolio demonstrating a range of work and originality of style
- be able to draw from life
- have knowledge of anatomy and architecture
- be able to convey facial expressions and emotions
- have a flair for colour, composition, perspective, modelling and texturing techniques, lighting and mood
- have skills in comic book art and/or storyboarding
- be able to work as part of a team and independently
- be imaginative and creative
- pay close attention to detail and have strong powers of observation
- have good communication skills
- be able to work to a style guide
- have knowledge of the requirements of the relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures
Skill Objective
I plan on learning how to properly draw anatomy in order to begin developing characters. I also plan on learning how to draw a scenery in order to visualize where a character will be in a video game.
Skill Investigation
Drawing Fundamentals: CONSTRUCTION
How I Draw ANATOMY #1: Basic Gesture Drawing
How to Draw the Male Figure and Torso Muscles
how to draw a scenery in perspective
How to draw manga scenery | #2
Design Cinema – EP 34 – Photoshop & Wacom Basics Part 01
Skill Objective Justification
These videos are the demonstrate basic fundamental concepts needed to become a concept artist. I will start off by watching how to use Photoshop and the wacom since those are essential tools that are used in concept art. Then I will continue by watching the tutorials on how to properly draw anatomy in order to begin the development of a character. Then, I will watch the tutorials on how to draw a scenery in order to place that character that I have developed in that scenery.