Stephen’s teaching specializes in life drawing, colour theory, animation and conceptual design for environments, creatures and characters. He graduated from Capilano University and Vanarts and has worked as a 2D and 3D animator, conceptual design artist and senior artist for several games, film and TV studios. Stephen's portfolio includes collaborations with studios such as Mainframe, Bardel, Dreamworks, A.K.A. Cartoon, Backbone Ent. and IUGO on Action Man, Heavy Gear, Joseph, Sonic Rival 2, Monster Lab, Bomberman Live, Knights and Dragons and Walking Dead: Road to Survival.
Motion graphics are everywhere, from film and
television to games and interactive media, to web
design and advertising. Versatile across
industries, a motion graphics artist has the
creative freedom to explore new concepts, styles,
and techniques in any number of creative fields.
Like visual magic, they make images, words and
designs come to life using movement, timing,
pacing and choreography. This course combines
fundamental animation principles with the visual
impact of motion graphic design. You will be
introduced to industry standard digital tools to
design captivating title sequences, interactive
graphics, or stunning visual effects, from
keyframing and compositing to 3D modeling and
rendering. The skills you gain in this course can
open doors to exciting career opportunities.
Whether you're creating eye-catching social media
campaigns, mesmerizing visual effects, or engaging
user interfaces, animation and motion graphics
will be your creative playground. Led by
experienced instructors and hosted in the Emily
Carr University labs, you and your peers will
bring static elements to life with guided
workshops, hands-on projects, and individual
feedback to support your creative journey.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Junior Art Institute
CSJA 115
CS26/SU
Description
Have a story to tell? Dive into the world of
narrative and illustrative storytelling with
Characters + Graphic Novel! Focusing on the
fundamentals of graphic novel and character
design, students will learn how to take their
ideas from conceptualization and brainstorming to
fully realized graphic stories with a
well-developed script and cover art. Merging
creative writing with visual storytelling, the
course explores story structure, plot development
and dialogue, and how narrative is created through
complex, relatable character design and believable
worlds. Through both independent and group
activities, students will participate in group
discussion and critique, peer feedback, and
practice pitching their stories for graphic
novelists, building confidence in presenting their
work to others. Whether you're interested in
traditional, digital or self-publishing platforms,
or learning the numerous illustrative styles found
in graphic novels, this course will support you in
your visual storytelling pursuits!
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Spring Break Art Camp
CSSB 107
CS26/SP
Description
Bring imaginary worlds to life in a week-long
exploration of Environment Concept Art. Designing
imaginary worlds considers mood, functionality and
believability, and can draw from a combination of
fantastical, historical and cultural references.
If you're passionate about illustration,
live-action films, animation, and video games,
this course is the perfect opportunity to begin
creating captivating worlds and spaces through
illustration and visualization. Explore various
styles and aesthetics, delve into lighting,
composition, perspective, and color, and bring
your creative ideas to life from concept to
reality. By the end of this transformative week,
you'll not only have created amazing new
imaginative worlds, but also discovered valuable
skills for a future in various creative
industries. This course is suited for those with
some previous experience with drawing, painting or
illustration techniques, with an interest in
advancing their conceptual and compositional
skills. Working in the studios at Emily Carr
University, your instructor will guide you through
prompts and projects, providing personalized
feedback to support your creativity and
exploration.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Drawing
CSDR 902
CS26/SP
Description
Soft pastels are known to be richly pigmented yet
blendable and forgiving, making them ideal for
beginners who would like to explore intense,
colourful artwork with a versatile application.
This three-day workshop will guide you through
foundational chalk pastel techniques that will
help develop your technical skills. Through
creative exercises and experimentation, you will
learn how to use different pressures and
techniques to achieve fine detail, smooth
gradients and dynamic textures. A variety of
pastel tools will be introduced, allowing students
to discover what best supports their creative
goals. Emphasis will be placed on building
confidence while exploring mark-making and
composition.
Material List: Be prepared for your
course. Download the material list to purchase
items before your first class.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Teen Courses
CSTC 107
CS26/SP
Description
Bring imaginary worlds to life through Environment
Concept Art. If you're passionate about
illustration, live-action films, animation, and
video games, this course is the perfect
opportunity to begin creating captivating,
fantastical worlds and spaces through illustration
and visualization. Through interactive and
hands-on learning experience you'll explore
various styles and aesthetics, delve into
lighting, composition, perspective, and color, and
bring your creative ideas to life from concept to
reality. Our experienced instructors will guide
you, providing personalized feedback to enhance
your skills and support your creativity and
exploration. By the end of the course, you'll have
worked on exciting projects to turn your vision
into new realities, and build skills relevant to a
future in creative industries.
Material List: Be prepared for your
course. Download the material list to source and
purchase your supplies before your first
class.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
Drawing
CSDR 100
CS26/SP
Description
Drawing from observation, translating ideas into
visual representations, and compositional
organization are fundamental to any creative
practice. An invaluable skill, drawing is broadly
applicable to creative interests and careers
including illustration, communication design,
animation, architecture and beyond. Develop your
perceptual and descriptive skills in this
introduction to drawing using a variety of media,
techniques and subject matter. You will be
introduced to drawing as a means of visual
investigation, exploring studies in line, shape,
perspective, proportion, positive and negative
space. This course is an ideal, supportive
learning environment if you are new to the
practice of drawing, want to learn more formal
approaches to drawing, or are looking to continue
developing your drawing skills.
Material List: Be prepared for your
course. Download the material list to purchase
items before your first class.
Pre-requisites
No prerequisites.
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