01. Orientation- Meet Craig Mullins & learn about the overview of this class - Workspace setting (tools & software) - Assignment overview

02. Simplification and Brief Breakdown of the Subject- Familiarization of subject allows simplification - Identifying points to help breakdown a subject for better understanding

03. Collection of References- Collection of references - Incorporating references to your workflow

04. Detailed Breakdown of the Subject- Going through sketches to further breakdown the subject to give more realistic details

05. Point of View and Lens Types- Drawing the objects from any point of view that you envision - Different types of compositions can be made by altering the lens of our virtual camera

06. Details in Perspective- Identifying the key details for any point of view

07. Style & Gesture- Exploring a wide range of possibilities based on your interpretation of the assignment

08. Composing the Story- Analyzing the underlying themes and context of the story to understand its true essence - Developing a mental framework to visually interpret narrative elements and compositions

09. Pushing Your Interpretation- Investing on ways to expand on the interpretation typically provided by the director to enrich your visual narrative

10. Experimenting with Your Interpretation- Experimenting with exaggerated gestures and unconventional approaches to push your creative boundaries - Incorporating elements of exaggeration to bring dynamic energy to your final artwork, while maintaining alignment with the core narrative

11. Perspective - Getting the perspective correct, then breaking away from it - Adding detail and lighting based on chosen perspective

12. Pitfalls of Construction- It’s easy for reconstructed elements to become stiff and lose their fluidity - Focus on preserving the gesture and dynamic flow as you continue adding details and structure to your drawing - Constructing a 3D perspective

13. Correct or Believable?- Aiming for believability rather than strict correctness in your illustrations - Lighting with shapes that do not follow the perspective lines - Exaggeration and stylization are what makes the artwork compelling and engaging

14. Value Structure- Using 5 values to plan out the value structure - Starting value from the middle values - Discovering the extremes of light and dark to create dynamic contrast

15. High Key or Low Key?- Constructing values of light and dark based on values - Refining details with reference to lighting

16. Light Sources- Investigating the specific nature of various light sources - Experimenting with a diverse array of lighting possibilities to enhance your understanding and application

17. Volumetric Lighting- Building upon the analysis of light sources & explore how lighting influences color perception

18. Representation of Time of Day Through Key Elements- Explore how light, shadow, and color temperature can be adjusted to emphasize the time of day in your artwork. - Understand the role of atmospheric effects, such as reflections, highlights, and shadoes, to create a more immersive and accurate representation of your scene.

19. Pitfalls of Rendering- Further refinement of the chosen perspective in your artwork - A tight and clean execution does not necessarily equate to a better outcome

20. Starting to Refine- As your artwork develops, gain insights into the implications of your earlier decisions - Involving critical evaluation and adjustments to adhere to your intention and direction

21. Putting in the Time- Painting requires significant dedication and time investment - Experimenting techniques and ways to achieve wanted outcomes - Take the time to refine the artwork even after major renderings are done

22. Repainting- Identifying what is off about your artwork and repainting it - Keeping your style consistent - Is it worth starting over given that you understand your intentions better now?

23. Career Advice- Becoming a fine artist right away - Be as creative business-wise as you are with your art