CSSC 115 SU01: Environment + Concept Art
ECIAD
| Section | SU01 |
|---|---|
| Term | Summer 2026 |
| Status | A |
| Dates | Jun 7, 2026 – Aug 9, 2026 |
| Location | Online |
| Meetings |
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| Instructor | Franchesca Silva |
| Description (ECIAD) | Learn to create environment and concept designs
that define the look and set the tone for film and
gaming industry projects. This course will
introduce you to industry-relevant techniques,
moving from ideation and sketching to illustration
and digital painting, to create layered
storytelling and compelling environments suitable
for Film, Games, Web and TV Series. Topics and
projects covered in this course include
previsualization, field observation and sketching,
green-screening, matte painting techniques, and
projection mapping with 2D and 3D elements. By the
end of the course, you will also have the
opportunity to create basic Game levels for both
exterior and interior environments.
Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class. Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form. |
| Price(s) | DMRE: $742.85 |
CSDB
| CS Title | Environment + Concept Art |
|---|---|
| CS Description | Learn to design immersive environments that shape the visual tone of film and game projects using industry techniques in sketching, digital painting and storytelling. |
| Prior Learning | To fully benefit from this course, prior experience with drawing, Adobe Photoshop and Autodesk Maya is required. |
| Legacy Info | None |
| Course Hours | 30 |
| Hours per Class | 3 |
| Course Type | Adult |
| Max Students | 20 |
| Classroom Type | Computer Lab - PC |
| Material List | Materials and Software |
| Status | Active |
| Roll Out Term | FA23 |
| Flexible Learning Pathway | Flexible Elective - All Pathways |
| Microcredential Program | Creative Tech |
| Microcertificate Program | N/A |
| National ID | 50.0411 Game and interactive media design |
| AR Code | CSME |
| Unit Code | 285300 |
| Unit Name | Media Arts |
| Position Code | 4520 |
| Area of Study | Media Arts |
| Discipline | Animation, Game Development, Illustration |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Age | 19 years + |
| Skills Badge | Story + Character |