Fantasy and Sci-fi Concepting

Explore and develop the basic skills of a conceptual artist for the entertainment industry. World building through visual story telling is the key to any successful concept artist of the fantasy or Sci-fi genre. In this class students will learn to design characters, environments and props using stylized techniques, mood and narrative cues. Emphasis will be on sketching, composition, and iterative design for games, film, publishing, and artist enjoyment.

About roman kenney

Roman Kenney is a seasoned concept artist with over 30 years of experience, including his time at Blizzard Entertainment where he contributed to the visual development of such AAA video game titles as World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, Overwatch, and Hearthstone to name a few. His work emphasized stylized character creature and armor design, aligning with Blizzard’s iconic aesthetic that helped to establish and maintain the brand throughout his career. Roman’s approach blends his fundamental skills as a sketch artist with his passion for fantasy and science fiction and a deep understanding of personality composition, and mood to bring his ideas to life. His contributions helped shape immersive game experiences for decades, through a compelling visual language. Today, Roman continues to mentor aspiring artists, sharing his expertise in world-building and design fundamentals across games, film, and publishing platforms.

Roman’s Professional Website: http://www.artstation.com/tfilatia

 Schedule

October 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Supply List

1 small sketchbook and 1 large (9"x12") or larger sketchbook.

Drawing pencils including at least one 2h and hb lead softness

An art gum eraser and a normal eraser

Ball point pens, color markers and charcoals (optional)