Study Guide

Objective

Students will learn the principles behind creating 2D backgrounds and concept art for games.

Content

Overview of background design in games, film and animation
Understanding of lighting, composition, colour and perspective
Digital techniques for creating backgrounds

Teaching methods

The lessons consist of lectures, demonstrations, workshops, and independent work. Onsite course.

Student workload

Course is 3 ECTS = 81 hours
9 lessons = 18 hours
3 workshops = 6 hours
1 feedback session = 2 hours
Independent work = 55 hours

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

A sound understanding of concepts, excellent assignment work submitted, extraordinary and/or additional work submitted.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

understanding of concepts, all assignments completed to a good standard

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

basic attendance and understanding, assignments submitted.

Assessment methods and criteria

The evaluation is point-based. All written assignments and design assignments are mandatory, so for example returning only the design assignments is not enough.

Grading is 0-5, see the points below:

90-100 points = 5
80-89 points = 4
70-79 points = 3
60-69 points = 2
50-59 points = 1
under 50 points = Fail

Prerequisites

Basics of 2D Game Graphics