Visual Development

Unlock your creativity and bring your stories to life! Learn to develop engaging narratives and explore storyboarding and visual storytelling techniques to bring your vision to the next level.

Locations:MP, In-Home, Online

Cost: $125/hr

Recommended hours: 9

Goals:

Write a compelling short story following the structure of The Hero’s Journey

Develop character descriptions and visual design.

Design original environments that enhance the story’s mood and setting.

Create essential props that help tell the story visually.

Illustrate key character turnarounds to explore design from multiple angles.

Storyboard pivotal moments to establish composition, flow, and cinematic storytelling.

Follow industry-standard pre-production formats, including character sheets, environment concept art, and storyboarding techniques used in animation, film, and game design.

Present a final project showcasing a written synopsis, character designs, environment concepts, prop sketches, and storyboards in a professional pre-production format.

To Enroll Call (650) 331-3251/ (408) 345–5200

Course Description:

Do you have a story in your head that you’d love to bring to life? In this Visual Development course, students will create their own original story from start to finish, following the structure of the Hero’s Journey. Through professional pre-production techniques used in the animation, film, and gaming industries, students will not only develop a compelling narrative but also design the characters, environments, and props that bring their world to life.

Throughout the course, students will learn how to craft engaging character descriptions, explore environmental storytelling, and illustrate key story moments through storyboarding. They will also develop industry-standard pre-production materials, such as character turnarounds, concept art, and prop sheets, just like professional visual development artists do. By the end of the course, students will have a fully realized project portfolio, including a written synopsis, character designs, environments, and storyboards.

This course is perfect for students who love to create stories, draw characters, and build imaginative worlds. Whether they are aspiring animators, illustrators, or filmmakers, this hands-on experience will give them a solid foundation in visual storytelling and world-building while following the same creative process used by industry professionals.

Visual Development

To Enroll Call (650) 331-3251/ (408) 345–5200

Course Description:

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