Digital Art for Games

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Are you interested in bringing your artistic creations to life in the world of video games? Join us at The Array for our 5-week Digital Art course where you will learn digital art for video games. Using Procreate as our main tool, you will receive hands-on guidance and training to elevate your skills to the next level. Experience: No prior experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome. No devices (iPads, laptops) are needed but are highly recommended. Any knowledge of art is recommended. Over 5 weeks, you'll learn how to make digital art for video games. You’ll explore the key aspects of game design, from concept art to character and level design. This course is recommended for artists looking to expand their craft into video games and game developers interested in making art or working with other artists. Learning these skills will not only improve your art skills but also benefit you in any artistic medium. In each class, you'll get the chance to learn new software, develop art techniques and knowledge, and engage in collaborative activities! You'll work with an experienced teacher and digital artist who will help you learn more about the design side of game development and build a skillset to create your own games! Get valuable feedback and support from your fellow artists and go on this artistic journey together. WEEK 1 - Game Design and Concept Art Get to know each other! Introduction to making art in games Design and concept a character for a video game! WEEK 2 - Character and Pixel Art Understand and character design principles Learn how to make pixel art Create pixel art characters WEEK 3 - Environmental Art Learn how to create and implement art briefs Explore textures, asset development, and exporting files Create a pixel art tileset WEEK 4 - Level and UI Design Learn what goes into creating games Understand pacing, composition and perspective Explore ideas for developing level designs WEEK 5 - Design Principles and Wrap Up Using the principles from previous weeks, create additional assets Receive advice, feedback, and resources Celebrate the course and showcase your artwork!