01. Orientation- Introducing the instructor and course structure - Overviewing the tools and setup needed for digital painting - Explaining course objectives and what students will create by the end

02. Structure and Light & Shadow- Light areas, dark areas, (mid-tones) - Cast shadows, reflected light, core shadow

03. Starting from the Whole, from General to Specific- General simplification of large shapes, gradient of light falloff (often the most overlooked aspect) - More noticeable contrasting shapes - Further comparison of smaller shapes - Very subtle changes, materials, textures, etc

04. Understanding Contrast- Exploring various types of contrast: size, value, color, edge sharpness

05. The Application of Contrast and Analysis in Illustration- Exploring how contrast creates visual hierarchy and focal points in illustrations- - Analyzing professional artwork to identify effective use of value, color, and scale contrast - Practicing analytical drawing techniques to break down complex compositions into fundamental elements

06. Whole-to-Part Drawing Practice- Learning to identify and sketch basic shapes before adding complex details - Developing observation skills by blocking in large forms first, then refining smaller elements - Practicing constructive drawing methods to build accurate proportions from general to specific

07. Figure Sketching Practice 1- Capturing basic human proportions and gesture through quick timed sketches - Understanding fundamental body construction using simple geometric forms - Building confidence in drawing the human figure through repetitive practice exercises

08. Figure Sketching Practice 2- Advancing to more complex poses and foreshortening techniques in figure drawing - Exploring dynamic movement and weight distribution in standing and action poses - Refining line quality and developing personal shorthand for efficient figure sketching

09. Lightness in Color- Introduction to the primary colors in painting (RYB) and in optics (RGB) - Colors on the wheel differ in lightness - Diagram of the relationship between color and lightness

10. Hue Charts- Creating hue maps based on lightness (L) and saturation (S), marking corresponding points in the color picker, and producing hue maps for different hues - Distribution of different hue chart blocks in the color picker - Mapping rules for color lightness in the color picker - Colors out of gamut for printing

11. Color Shifts- Displaying the color changes under different lighting colors using Blender renderings - Under the same colored light, mapping the trajectory of color shift with varying light intensity - Summary

12. General Shape of the Color Solid- Cross-sectional changes of color solid under different lightness levels - Difference between saturation and chroma - Explaining the differences between hue maps and Munsell hue pages - Creating a simple color space using the triangle color picker

13. Color Changes of the Same Hue at Different Lightness Levels- Displaying the rendered result in Blender - Characteristics of cyan, magenta, and yellow - Summary

14. Color Practice 1- Understanding color theory fundamentals including hue, saturation, and value relationships - Practicing color mixing exercises and creating harmonious palettes from limited color sets - Applying basic color temperature concepts to establish mood and atmospheric depth

15. Color Practice 2- Exploring advanced color relationships through complementary and split-complementary schemes - Developing skills in color storytelling by using palette shifts to convey emotion and narrative - Practicing color adjustments and corrections to achieve cohesive, professional-looking illustrations

16. Determining the Theme- Brainstorming as much as possible - Describing the content in one sentence - Let intuition guide you as much as possible, make the idea interesting and vivid

17. Different Color Draft Options 1- Trying different angles - Trying different atmospheres - Exploring all the possibilities of the illustration

18. Different Color Draft Options 2- Creating multiple color variations to explore mood and atmosphere possibilities - Experimenting with complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes in thumbnails - Learning to make informed color decisions by comparing different palette options side-by-side

19. Line Drawing- Trying to think rationally - Using lines to define the important or more challenging areas in the picture, to facilitate the later detailed rendering process

20. Detailed Rendering 1- Introducing fundamental rendering techniques for creating realistic textures and surfaces - Developing patience and control through focused detail work on specific illustration areas - Understanding how light and shadow interact with different materials and forms

21. Detailed Rendering 2- Applying advanced rendering techniques to achieve professional-level finish and polish - Learning to balance detailed areas with simpler passages for visual hierarchy - Mastering subtle gradations and edge control to create convincing three-dimensional forms

22. Course Recap and Key Takeaways- Summarizing the major lessons learned throughout the course - Reinforcing the importance of practice and continued study beyond the class - Highlighting how the projects and exercises built up to a finished illustration

23. My Journey and Next Steps- Sharing personal experiences and growth as a digital artist - Offering advice for students on developing their skills further and finding their style - Suggesting resources and study habits for continual improvement

24. Final Words- Closing remarks and congratulations on completing the course - Encouragement to keep creating and applying the skills learned - Final motivational advice and thanks to the students for their participation