VISUAL DEVELOPMENT MASTER LVL 1.
AVAILABLE BOTH ONLINE AND ON-SITE
IDEA Academy offers a modular approach to its study curricula.
Select the course you need for your current skill level and goals.
ART DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION DESIGNER
Anthony Christov is an internationally renowned art director and production designer for the award-winning Pixar Animation Studios.
He was art director for WALL•E and the blockbuster animated feature film Finding Nemo and was set designer for Cars and The Incredibles. Prior to joining Pixar, Anthony worked on Titan AE for Fox Studios; Land Before Time for Universal Studios; and Rescuers Down Under for Walt Disney Studios.
COURSE DIRECTOR.
INTRODUCTION+
The online live streaming version is the same integral experience as the on-site version with the same features, including access to IDEA's recruiting services and to recruiting events as well. It will include dedicated platforms and channels to facilitate the delivery of assignments and communication with both your fellow students and your teachers.
Our one-year program is designed for passionate individuals looking for a career in the entertainment industry. The course is made of 3 modules; each module runs for 3 months. Students must complete all 3 modules in order to graduate.
Thanks to Anthony Christov's expertise and guidance as Director of Academic Studies, each module will cover all the skills needed to work in a professional environment as an artist and team member through the development of one or more collaborative projects.
“Experience is the only teacher in which we can trust.” - Leonardo Da Vinci
WHAT YOU LEARN+
MODULE 1 - 12 weeks
CHARACTER DESIGN 1
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Use of thumbnails
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Forms search and recognition
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 1
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Fundamentals
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Aims of design and teamwork
DIGITAL PAINTING 1
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Values and colors to create shapes
PERSPECTIVE 1
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Horizon lines and vanishing points
STUDIO TIME
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Work on assignments
MODULE 2 - 12 weeks
CHARACTER DESIGN 2
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Advanced Props study
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Teamwork overview
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS 2
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Introduction to design for modeling and model packets
DIGITAL PAINTING 2
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Shots
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Lights and Mood
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Composition
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Values
PERSPECTIVE 2
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How to place complex objects in a 3D space
STUDIO TIME
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Work on assignments
MODULE 3 - 12 weeks
3D
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Acquiring 3D skills
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Shader packets
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Lighting keys
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Characters expressions
DIGITAL PAINTING 3
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Matte painting
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Rendering and use of references
PROJECT FINALIZATION
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Finalize design
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Project Delivery
STUDIO TIME
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Work on assignments
STUDENTS PERKS+
GUEST TEACHER WORKSHOPS
Additional to the classes, IDEA Academy also offers its students the great opportunity to attend exclusive lectures and webinars.
Furthermore, students have access to reserved discounts for workshops organized by IDEA with internationally renowned professionals working for Pixar, Dreamworks, Blizzard, Activision, Cartoon network and much more.
Please note that the availability of discounts reserved for IDEA's students changes depending on the workshop.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
Being a student at IDEA Academy’s drawing course means that you will be given the chance to enter in a unique school in Italy where there is an important network of international professionals and teachers who are currently working as leading artists in their respective fields.
IDEA's staff is always available to offer portfolio reviews and helpful advice to students who would like to attend the Visual Development Master Level 2.
STUDY MATERIALS+
The use of a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed and a graphic tablet are also necessary; students enrolled in the on-site courses are required to bring their own laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed and a graphic tablet, as the academy does not provide them.
TUITION+
The cost of the course is the following:
ON-SITE
The total cost of the course is € 6490 comprehensive of:
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€ 1300 annual enrollment fee (VAT included)
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€ 5190 tuition fee (VAT included)
The sum is to be paid as follows:
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Enrollment: 1300 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid at the enrollment
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First installment: 1730 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid within October 7th, 2024
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Second installment: 1730 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid within January 15th, 2025
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Third installment: 1730 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid within April 15th, 2025
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ONLINE
The total cost of the course is € 6100 comprehensive of:
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€ 1300 annual enrollment fee (VAT included)
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€ 4800 tuition fee (VAT included)
The sum is to be paid as follows:
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Enrollment: 1300 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid at the enrollment
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First installment: 1600 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid within October 7th, 2024
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Second installment: 1600 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid within January 15th, 2025
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Third installment: 1600 € (VAT included)
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Deadline: to be paid within April 15th, 2025
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Notice: Alternative payment solutions can be arranged with the school.
COURSES FEATURES+
ON-SITE
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Access to recruitment activities
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Access to post-course assistance
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Student pass (that grants discounted access to some events, like Annecy Fair)
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Free extra lectures with Recruiters and Professional
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Welcome package
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Museums and outdoor Drawing sessions in Rome most interesting sites
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Live events, e.g. Christmas Party
ONLINE
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Access to recruitment activities
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Access to post-course assistance
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Student pass (that grants discounted access to some events, like Annecy Fair)
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Free extra lectures with Recruiters and Professional
SCHEDULE+
ENROLLMENT DATES 2024/25
OPEN: March, 2024
ENDS ON: first day of the course or subject to seating availability.
COURSE SCHEDULE
STARTS ON: October 7th, 2024
ENDS ON: June 17/18th, 2025 (Including 1 week of pause during the Annecy Animation Fair)
ON-SITE
CLASS A
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Monday: 9:45AM - 1:45PM CET/CEST
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Tuesday: 11AM - 12PM CET/CEST Class with A. Christov
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Wednesday: 9:45AM - 1:45PM CET/CEST
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Friday: 9:45AM - 1:45PM CET/CEST
CLASS B
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Monday: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM CET/CEST
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Tuesday: 11AM - 12PM CET/CEST Class with A. Christov
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Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM CET/CEST
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Friday: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM CET/CEST
ONLINE
CLASS C
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Monday: 9:45AM - 1:45PM CET/CEST
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Tuesday: 11AM - 12PM CET/CEST Class with A. Christov
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Wednesday: 9:45AM - 1:45PM CET/CEST
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Friday: 9:45AM - 1:45PM CET/CEST
CLASS D
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Monday: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM CET/CEST
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Tuesday: 11AM - 12PM CET/CEST Class with A. Christov
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Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM CET/CEST
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Friday: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM CET/CEST
IMPORTANT: The school reserves the right to change the course's schedule.
Please note that during on-site courses, the lessons of some teachers will take place online but students are still allowed to come to the academy to connect and take lessons with their classmates.