Limited Edition Pt2 2016-17

Hopwood Hall College BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) Year 2 Arts & Performing Arts ASSIGNMENT 2 Week 10 - 15

Limited Edition pt2 Tutor Alex Dobson Learner Name Issue Date 14/11/2016 Summative Assessment 09/01/2017

This assignment covers Grading Criteria from the following units: Unit 69 Concept Art for Computer Games Learning Outcomes 2 - Be able to explore the potential of drawing media Learning Outcome 3 - Be able to draw anatomy, environment and object concept art for computer games Learning Outcomes 4 - Be able to present concept artwork for computer games.

AIM & PURPOSE Game design is about daydreams. But such dreams must be visualised and these images must be communicated to team members and managers for further development. The games industry uses images for many reasons, from convincing us to purchase the game with attentiongrabbing posters and eye-catching packaging. You must be able to communicate your vision to artists, programmers, producers, marketing staff and others involved in the development process, and accept feedback on your work.

The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ practical skills in drawing game concept art. Learners will examine how concept art is used within computer games you will use a variety of drawing media to develop skills in observational drawing. You will use these skills to help you visualise imagined characters, objects and locations for a game concept and will reflect on the quality of their work.

THE ASSIGNMENT This assignment gives you the student an opportunity to use a variety of media to develop your skills and ability in observational drawing to incorporate formal elements into your drawings to show the use of line, shape, form, colour, pattern and texture. You will also need to show that you have the ability to reflect critically on your own work - a skill that any budding concept artist needs in abundance.

You are to create concept art portfolio that explore characters and related environment(s) for a computer game concept of your own choosing. You are to experiment with a range of different mediums following industry standard workflow of initial idea - thumbnail sketches colour variations, composition and final piece (size dependant on your chosen method . You are required to reflect and evaluate on each medium and method used, your development of ideas and final piece, peer feedback should be evidenced clearly.

Hopwood Hall College BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) Year 2 Arts & Performing Arts

Special Edition Part 2 Overview You are a concept artist and have been tasked with producing a portfolio of character object and environment game art. You must show skills in a variety of different mediums and show a clear process of development up to your chosen final piece(s). You must also analyse your own work commenting on your own skills development and final outcomes.

Development Portfolio (P2 M2 D2 & P3 M3 D3) Explore a range of drawing media Be able to draw anatomy, environment and object concept art for computer games • Experimental drawing; characteristics of media, effects, limitations and creative potential • Drawing Media: pencils, pastel; wax crayon; pen and ink; marker pens; other mark-making implements • Drawings: life drawing (physical characteristics); natural form (pattern, texture, form); architectural drawing (exterior and interior perspectives, plans and elevations) Final Pieces & Development (P4 M4 D4) Be able to present concept artwork for computer games Within this section you should highlight your ideas, references and development of your work processes through to your final piece; you are to produce a concept art for anatomy the environment and objects within a game world.

• Your initial ideas: what is your intended purpose, your constraints, idea sources and chosen drawing style(s), development studies • Anatomy concept piece: eg characters, creatures; development study drawings; final piece • Environment concept piece: eg plants, buildings, terrain; development study drawings; final piece • Annotate, evaluate and analyse own work processes: This should include the purpose, compare with original intentions, fitness for purpose, aesthetic qualities Workflow Example • Initial ideas and research references • Development studies & annotations • Final pieces & evaluation Submission of Work & Evidence Required: • PDF Report of technical processes, peer feedback and self evaluation • PDF of all artwork • Final Piece Mounted to professional expectations • Work submitted to its learning unit 69 - Asessment Folder - Limited Edition pt2

Hopwood Hall College BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) Year 2 Arts & Performing Arts FURTHER READING Textbooks Baylis P, Freedman A, Procter N et al – BTEC Level 3 National Creative Media Production, Student Book (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 978-1846906725 Ames L J – Draw 50 Flowers, Trees and Other Plants (Kingfisher Books, 2004) ISBN 978-1856974691 Barber B – The Fundamentals of Drawing: A Complete Professional Course (Arcturus foulsham, 2003) ISBN 978-0572028794 Edwards B – The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (HarperCollins Publishers, 2001) ISBN 978-0007116454 Gray P – The Complete Guide to Drawing and Illustration (Arcturus foulsham, 2006) ISBN 978-0572032319 Hamm J – Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes (G P Putnam’s Sons (Reissue), 2001) ISBN 978-0399508066 Mattesi M – Force: Character Design from Life Drawing (Focal Press 2008) ISBN 978-0240809939 Rines FM – How to Draw Trees (Dover Publications, 2007) ISBN 978-0486454573 Thompson K – 50 Fantasy Vehicles to Draw and Paint: Create Awe-Inspiring Crafts for Comic Books, Computer Games and Graphic Novels (David & Charles PLC, 2007) ISBN 978-0715326831 Thompson K – 50 Robots to Draw and Paint: Create Fantastic Robot Characters for Comics, Computer Games and Graphic Novels (David & Charles PLC, 2006) ISBN 978-0715324066 Woods J – Draw and Sketch Buildings: Sketch with Confidence in 6 Steps or Less (North Light Books, 2002) ISBN 978-1581803105 Websites conceptart.org – community site with forums and showcasing concept art conceptartworld.com – community site offering concept art directory and blog www.cgsociety.org – Computer Games Society website for digital artists: articles, workshops (short online courses), portfolios, gallery www.drawingboard.org – forum and blogs of concept art www.eatpoo.com – concept art gallery and forum www.igda.org – home site of the International Game Developers’ Association – all things game www.skillset.org/games – Skillset is the Sector Skills Council for the creative media sector; website contains descriptions of concept artist job role and computer games developer art department

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Hopwood Hall College BTEC Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production (Games Development) Year 2 Arts & Performing Arts Assessment Feedback Sheet Unit 69 Drawing Concept Art for Games

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EVIDENCE REQUIRED for P2 M2 D2 P2 applied different drawing media and techniques to produce alternative representations, working within appropriate conventions and with some assistance M2 apply different drawing media and techniques competently to produce alternative representations, showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

D2 apply different drawing media and techniques to near-professional standards to produce alternative representations, showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

EVIDENCE REQUIRED for P3 M3 D3 P3 drawn anatomy, environment and object concept artwork showing a basic standard of drawing skill, working within appropriate conventions and with some assistance M3 draw anatomy, environment and object concept artwork to a good standard, showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

D3 draw anatomy, environment and object concept artwork to near-professional standards, showing creativity and flair and working independently to professional expectations.

EVIDENCE REQUIRED for P4 M4 D4

P4 lay out concept artwork to a basic standard with some assistance M4 lay out concept artwork to a good standard with only occasional assistance D4 lay out concept artwork to near-professional standards working independently to professional expectations.

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