Bachelor [Visual Development] From Academy of Art University

Undergraduate students will meet the following student performance criteria:

Visual Development

• Generate functional designs for entertainment media (2D or 3D), following an industry-standard process from thumbnails through final render
• Effectively communicate narrative, theme and character through design choices
• Maintain a consistent ?language? or ?signature style? in art directing a scene with the requisite continuity in visual storytelling
• Demonstrate the ability to research for inspiration, reference, and accuracy
• Demonstrate flexibility in illustrative style by showing both a unique personal style and the ability to accommodate style to project needs

Artistic Ability

• Draw and paint convincing poses, expressions, character designs, thumbnails, storyboards and production paintings
• Demonstrate facility creating perspective and conveying anatomy and proportion in human and animal figures.
• Master the use of a focal point, with value, color, detail and composition.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrate proficient skills with relevant animation technology and software.

Presentation Skills

• Create visually compelling and cohesive presentations
• Discuss work clearly and professionally

Collaboration

• Collaborate effectively on creative projects

Professional Readiness

• Produce a comprehensive portfolio (digital and print) which meets industry standards
• Manage workload to meet deadlines