Introduction to Concept Art by Thiery Doizon
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This course offers a practical introduction to the fundamentals of concept art, focusing on how ideas evolve into compelling visual designs for film, games, and animation. Led by Thierry Doizon (Barontieri), it explores core principles such as shape language, composition, iteration, and visual storytelling.
Through guided exercises and real-world insights, students will learn how to approach briefs, develop strong visual ideas, and communicate them effectively. This course is designed as a foundation for those looking to build the mindset and skills required to grow into production-ready artists.
Through guided exercises and real-world insights, students will learn how to approach briefs, develop strong visual ideas, and communicate them effectively. This course is designed as a foundation for those looking to build the mindset and skills required to grow into production-ready artists.
Weeks
01
The Sovereign Foundation
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lecture
Deconstructing the Brief: Understanding Studio Expectations.
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video
The Fundamentals of Visual Language (Composition, Values, and Hierarchy).
work
Assignments
Research and "Mood-Slinging." Create three distinct visual directions for a "Near-Future Urban Extraction" brief.
video_call
lecture
Live feedback on Moodboards and initial "Thumb-nailing" logic.
02
Architectural Anatomy
south
video_call
lecture
Deconstructing the Brief: Understanding Studio Expectations.
play_circle
video
Perspective Mastery and Block-In Techniques in 2D/3D.
work
Assignments
Create a model
work
Assignments
Design a primary "Hero Hub" exterior. Focus on structural integrity and silhouette.
03
The 3D/2D Hybrid Workflow
south
video_call
lecture
Speed as a Weapon: Using 3D Block-ins to Solve Lighting.
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video
Industrial Design Principles: Form Follows Function.
work
Assignments
Build a 3D structural "base" for your Hub and establish a primary lighting pass.
video_call
lecture
Technical audit of the 3D-to-2D transition and "Golden Hour" lighting logic.
04
Prop Design & Narrative Objects
south
video_call
lecture
The "Lived-In" World: Telling Stories Through Props.
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video
Industrial Design Principles: Form Follows Function.
work
Assignments
Design three "Narrative Assets" (e.g., a localized generator, a specialized vehicle, or a tool) that fit the Hub's ecosystem.
video_call
lecture
Assessing mechanical plausibility and material callouts.
05
Character Integration & Scale
south
video_call
lecture
The Human Element: Designing Characters within the Environment.
play_circle
video
Advanced Painting Techniques: Texture, Materiality, and FX.
work
Assignments
Apply a major "Studio Pivot" note to your Week 2 Environment (e.g., "Change the weather to a toxic storm/nighttime").
video_call
lecture
The "Flexibility Test"—assessing how quickly and effectively the student iterated on feedback.
06
The "Iterative Crunch"
south
video_call
lecture
Handling the "Note": How to Pivot Without Losing the Soul.
play_circle
video
Advanced Painting Techniques: Texture, Materiality, and FX.
work
Assignments
Apply a major "Studio Pivot" note to your Week 2 Environment (e.g., "Change the weather to a toxic storm/nighttime").
video_call
lecture
The "Flexibility Test"—assessing how quickly and effectively the student iterated on feedback.
07
Keyframe Storytelling
south
video_call
lecture
Capturing the Moment: Creating High-Fidelity Promotional Art.
play_circle
video
Cinematic Composition and Emotional Color Scripting.
work
Assignments
Create a "Vertical Slice" Keyframe showing your Character interacting with the Environment in a high-stakes moment.
video_call
lecture
Compositional drama, focal points, and "The Pitch" quality.
08
Keyframe Storytelling
south
video_call
lecture
Final Polish & Presentation: How to Stand Out
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video
Assembling a Professional Style Guide and Portfolio Presentation.
work
Assignments
Finalize the "World Bible" (Environment + Character + Props + Keyframe) into a cohesive 5-page PDF.
video_call
lecture
Final Critique. Selection of the "Top 1%" for direct recommendation
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Description
This course offers a practical introduction to the fundamentals of concept art, focusing on how ideas evolve into compelling visual designs for film, games, and animation. Led by Thierry Doizon (Barontieri), it explores core principles such as shape language, composition, iteration, and visual storytelling.
Through guided exercises and real-world insights, students will learn how to approach briefs, develop strong visual ideas, and communicate them effectively. This course is designed as a foundation for those looking to build the mindset and skills required to grow into production-ready artists.