

WORKSHOP
VISUAL
MATTERS
THE ART OF VISUAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ARMAND SERRANO
JUNE 29 - JULY 1, 2018
THE TEACHER
Visual development for titles such as: Zootopia, Big Hero 6, Hotel Transylvania and Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, World of Warcraft
Armand Serrano is a veteran visual development artist with 28 years of experience in the animated feature film industry. His film credits for Disney Animation Studios include Olaf's Frozen Adventure, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, Brother Bear, Lilo and Stitch, Tarzan, and Mulan. His credits for Sony Pictures Animation include Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs, Hotel Transylvania, and Surf's Up...
A study of my visual development process in creating believable worlds and atmospheres. This is a break down of what have worked for me through the years in visual development and concept design.

PROGRAM
DAY 1
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Design Foundations
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Demystifying Composition
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Visual Aesthetics in Storytelling Part 1
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Keyframe Illustration Demo

DAY 2
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Visual Aesthetics in Storytelling Part 2
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Visual Development Survival Kit
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Using Mixed Digital Media 1: VR, Rendering, Photobashing, etc.
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Establishing Short Demo using mixed digital media

DAY 3
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Using Mixed Digital Media 2: VR, Rendering, Photbashing, etc.
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Art Direction and Style
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Open demo

COST AND SCHEDULE
Cost: € 399. For more info on discounts and promotions visit the FAQ page.
Time Schedule:
Friday 14:30-19:30
Saturday and Sunday 10:00–13:00 14:30–19:30
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course language: English
Required tools: Laptop and graphic tablet with Photoshop installed and/or paper and pencil
Required knowledge: Basic drawing skills
General requirements: N/A
Notes: An interpreting service will be available for a minimum of 5 requests
TERMS AND CONDITIONS​
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HOW TO ENROLL
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