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Intro to Environments and Backgrounds
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Intro to Environments and Backgrounds

An introductory class on environments and backgrounds.

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Environments and Backgrounds

Environments and Backgrounds

This introductory class on environments and backgrounds will cover topics on architecture, composition, and applying perspective through the mileage of sketching. This class will be utilizing both traditional and digital techniques to help capture the range of environment subjects.

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Registration Period
Apr 23, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025
Course Start
Jul 12, 2025

Course Format

Standard

Skills Level

Beginner

Duration

8

Q&A

Weekly Live Session

Feedback

Individually Recorded

Lecture Type

Pre-recorded Videos
Assignment
Due each week. Expect to spend 8-10 hrs/wk viewing lectures, Q&A, and time on assignments.
PREREQUISITES
Absolute Beginners, Intro to Perspective, Perspective, Dynamic Sketching 1
MATERIALS
Photoshop or equivalent, Pencils, Pens, Markers

THE MORE YOU KNOW, THE BETTER.

Students will learn how to find the abstract composition from references using limited values. They'll also learn how to simplify comlex subjects and efficiently block in their sketches in their sketchbook or digital media

Overview on ancient architecture and learning to draw large basic forms in vast landscapes. Students will learn to sketch with a limited pallette and how to capture lighting.

Lessons on finding perspective in nature and organic subjects. Students will also learn how to depict complex forms such as rocks and trees.

Applying perspective to cityscape shots and how to layer in groups of people and crowds. Students will also learn how to layer

Learning to create interesting compositions and storytelling in everyday surroundings. Finding ways to capture subjects and lighting through the use of clever framing and other compositional tools.

Students will learn to capture style and new ways to compose from their inspirations and favorite artwork. Mutiple techniques on how to plan and finish their own artwork will also be covered.

Students will learn to direct their own projects by learning how to effectively gather references and

Project Lessons on completing a background or environment concept by

Concept Artist
LECTURES BY Yves Yumol
Course Start: Jul 12, 2025
Yves Yumol is a concept artist based in the US. His clients include Kojima Productions, Firewalk Studios, Sony Playstation Visual Arts Group and many more. Yves has years of teaching experience in the entertainment industry, emphasizing strong drawing, painting and design fundamentals.

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3x Payments

$233

2x Payments

$349.50

Full payment

$699

Summer TERM REGISTRATION Now Open
Apr 23, 2025 - Jul 21, 2025
COURSE BEGINS on Jul 12, 2025
Intro to Environments and Backgrounds

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