You will take a chunk of an existing story, or maybe just one sequence, and on a smaller scale, touch upon all the same things they would do to create the design packages necessary for production: storyboards, prop designs, character/costume designs, environment designs, FX design, shot plans (if it’s for a film), and a final story-beat illustration (or two…depending on complexity and skill level of the participant). Explore digital tools to upgrade your workflows and production know-how. Brace yourself up with the top professionals entering the world of AI – what will it bring, how do top artists think about the future of digital art?

At the end of the lab, you will have several portfolio pieces showing your understanding of how to break down a portion of a film or game and design all the elements necessary to be able to move into production. You will understand what digital tools can bring to your professional career as a digital concept artist. The preference is to structure the experience as an overview, where you get to experience designing all aspects of production (props, sets, environments, characters, FX, etc.) and learn to understand that digital concept art goes beyond pen and paper. You will collaborate with colleagues from the Unreal Engine lab, representing the production artists working with concept art assignments. You will be able to attend lectures from both labs.

Lesson plan

WEEK 2

Ideal for aspiring visual artists – illustrators and designers to fine tune their skills and portfolio, experience focused project base team work. Whether you’re a beginner or seeking to enhance your skills, this lab offers valuable insights into the art and craft of designing worlds.

In order to be eligible for the lab, along with your registration you need to submit:

• Portfolio to demonstrate expertise and experience in the field of visual art. You should have drawing skills already at an intermediate level and bring your own projects to the lab to boost both skills, workflows and project. You will be part a team of artists, led by the mentor, working on a project.

• Motivational letter; emphasis on career motivation

Fees

Czech artists: 200€
All other artists: 1 100€

The fee covers participation in the course and includes 21% VAT (deductible for VAT payers in the EU countries and businesses outside EU). It doesn’t cover accommodation, meals, and travel.

Approximate living costs during your stay in the Czech Republic:

• Accommodation at the venue: 25 EUR / night
• Breakfast at the hotel – 7 EUR
• Restaurant meal between 5 – 10 EUR
• Grocery in general – 50 EUR per person a week

Funding for Czech employees and freelancers

Czech Labour Office (Úřad práce) offers to cover up to 85% of the course fee within the so-called POVEZ II project (Support of Vocational Training for Employees II). See the details and conditions here.

Cancellation Policy

The fee of 30% off the course price applies when canceling 45 days before the start of the course into which one gets accepted.