ARMAND SERRANO

WHAT IS THIS MENTORSHIP CLASS?

This is an 8-week intensive advanced course on Visual Development with emphasis on environment design for live action, animation, and games. This class will give you the foundational skillset in preparation for a future in art direction and production design.

• Fundamentals of Concept, Design, and Technique
  Build a strong foundation in visual design by exploring the core principles behind compelling creative work—from concept development to execution.

• Mastering Composition to Guide Viewer Perception
  Learn how to use composition deliberately to shape how your audience interprets and engages with your images.

• Practical Visual Storytelling for Static and Moving Images
  Understand narrative-driven design strategies that apply across mediums, including illustration, animation, and sequential storytelling.

• Creating Impactful Keyframe Illustrations
  Develop keyframe illustrations that effectively communicate story, emotion, and atmosphere in a single image.

• Integrating 3D and Emerging Technologies into Your Workflow
  Incorporate 3D tools alongside cutting-edge technologies like VR, LiDAR scanning, and ethically informed AI-powered tools to enhance creativity and efficiency in your design process.

• Preparing a Professional-Grade Portfolio
  Learn how to curate, present, and refine your work to create a portfolio that reflects your strengths and aligns with your career aspirations.

• Detailed Homework Reviews with Annotations and Draw-Overs
  Weekly assignments will be discussed in depth during class, with personalized critiques that include visual feedback and actionable insights.

• Live Online Sessions + Supportive Creative Community
  Classes are held live on Zoom and supported by a private Discord server for ongoing discussion, feedback, and resource sharing between sessions.

• Structured Learning Format in Every Class
  Each session includes a lecture, homework review, and a live demonstration to reinforce concepts and techniques in a hands-on manner.

• Strict Policy on Content Protection
  Unauthorized recording, streaming, or redistribution of any part of the live sessions is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate termination of enrollment without refund.

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To apply for this class, please fill up the application form above and submit your portfolio for review. 

Accepted applicants will receive payment instructions (through PayPal) and class login information.

Your enrollment will not be completed until payment is received. 

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