Beginners Toolkit to Narrative Keyframes

Calling all artists looking for a process to create cohesive story-based visual projects!
How can we utilize written stories for our personal projects? What keyframes should I choose? And most importantly, how do I make it more creative?
Certainly that is a large task, but we will break it down into its most basic parts. In this class, you will learn a process to help streamline narrative illustration and design. We will aim to complete 1 keyframe illustration and its necessary supporting design explorations.

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Class Starts: TBA (see FAQ page for details)

(Does not apply to workshops): First is class free (must sign up). All class are first come serve basis. Once the class fills up free option will no longer be available. See details: Link

Class will be hosted on Zoom. Please download app before 1st day of class. Mic is required for critiques, webcam encourage, not required (nobody want to speak to a blank screen)

Demos will be in Adobe Photoshop. Students are free to choose their own media such as Procreate or traditional media.

Course Overview

Class Starts: 2024 (TBA)
Class will be hosted on Zoom. Please download the app before 1st day of class. Mic is required for critiques, webcam encouraged. Demos will be in Adobe Photoshop. Students are free to choose their own media such as Procreate or traditional media.

Please come with your own Creative Story in mind. Expectations: It would be nice to have the basics of perspective down.

Tailored for a Small Group More Hands On
3 hour class: Tues: 6:30-9:30 PM PST
Personalized Critiques for Seven Class Sessions. We will cover:
(Free) Class Overview and Expectations Q&A
Picking Story Moments and Composition Basics
Spicing Up Designs through Visual Research
Character Design Basics
Color Key and Palettes Fundamentals
Applying concepts to your Keyframes
Presentation and Final Critique

Note: This course is designed to provide a thorough overview of the subject matter. The exact content and structure of the course may be adjusted by the instructor to best suit the needs and interests of the class.

Instructor: Alisha Gao

Alisha is an Art Center Concept Design Alumni who previously worked for Riot Games as a Contract Concept Artist. She has over a decade of illustration and drawing experience and has been mentoring students since 2019. She has experience critiquing both high school to college level students about this topic, and has a passion for sharing her excitement for image making.

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