From Technical Foundations to Art Direction and Pitch
Throughout the class, each student will create a personal mockup or proof of concept for a game pitch of their choice. This creative workshop also offers a historical and technical overview of the medium, both in regards to videogame art and as a stand-alone form of art. The course is divided into 3 thematic modules. The first module, called “Pixel Basics” (8 lessons), will examine in-depth technical aspects of pixel art such as required software and formats, lineart, palette, resolution choices and animation. The second module, “Technical & Art Direction” (8 lessons) focuses on representation aspects and choices behind game development art such as perspective, sprites, tileset art, UI design and level design. A final module, “Pitching and Pipeline” (4 lessons) allows for students to finalize their mockups through pitch and portfolio review, also under the lens of gamedev pipeline.
A basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Aseprite is advised, but not indispensable. Gimp, Procreate, Krita and Clip Studio Paint are also welcome alternatives.
Materials
Photoshop and/or Aseprite
Activities
Each lesson will include both a theoretical component and a hands-on workshop, with targeted exercises to be completed during class as well as assignments to be developed for the following session. By the end of the course, you will complete a small project suitable for inclusion in your portfolio.
Objectives
To guide students through the complete creative process of designing a fully illustrated deck of playing cards, from concept development to print-ready artwork, combining traditional card design principles with personal visual storytelling and craftsmanship.
Skills you will earn
Experience creating a cohesive mockup or proof of concept for a game pitch
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