COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to Background Design is the first step to getting a basic understanding of the fundamentals of Visual Development and Background Design. This workshop’s structure and aim is to provide a solid foundation in the design principles at work in great background and set design. It’s perfect for those who are are interested in designing sets for animated films or television.

The goal of Introduction to Background Design is to expose the student to important design principles, and through exercises apply the concepts in their work.

CURRICULUM:

• Visual Storytelling
  
  
• Caricature/Style
  
  
• Research
  
  
• Composition
  
  
• Performance
  
  
• Lighting
  
  
• Story Moments
  
  
• Exploration

PREREQUISITE:

Prerequisite: We recommend having a basic drawing level, some experience drawing from life, and a basic knowledge of perspective.

*Introduction to Background Design is limited to 8 students to allow for maximum individualized focus. We encourage a comfortable, collaborative environment so that students can learn from their own assignments, the critiques of others’, instructor demos, lectures, and guest speakers.