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Intro
Class Intro
Visual Development Artist, Anh Bui
What makes your art unique? It's one of the questions we all ask ourselves as professional artists.
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Industry Standards.
Years ago, Anh bought her one-way ticket to LA to chase her dreams in the animation industry. Today, she presents this class to you, the golden ticket to your dreams.
Taking an art class does not always equip you with what you need to know to work in the industry. There are procedures, shortcuts, and standards that can only be acquired with hands-on experience.
Anh has worked with some of the most prominent players in the animation industry. With this experience, she has designed this class, not just to share art theories insights, but to bring industry procedures and standards directly to you.
This class covers pre-production animation fundamentals and pipeline, including visual development and environment design. Anh provides mock projects with real production assignments, giving you a taste of what it’s like to work in a real production environment.
Anh has worked with some of the most prominent players in the animation industry. With this experience, she has designed this class, not just to share art theories insights, but to bring industry procedures and standards directly to you.
This class covers pre-production animation fundamentals and pipeline, including visual development and environment design. Anh provides mock projects with real production assignments, giving you a taste of what it’s like to work in a real production environment.
Class Perks
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Who Should Take This Class?
Beginner Artists
Who want to discover about the Visual Development field and nail down the foundational skills required for the industry.
Learning Artists
Who are exploring career paths in the animation industry, and are looking to gain a deeper understanding of Visual Development (production pipeline, portfolio, industry networks)
Intermediate Artists
Who are seeking to create a portfolio-ready outcome, and wanting to gain hands-on experience by working on real-life production assignments curated by an industry professional.
Expert Visual Development Artist Anh Bui's Portfolio
Why Take This Class?
When you look at Anh’s work, you can almost hear the conversations, read the thoughts, and feel the emotions of the characters within.
This is what Visual Development is about, to serve the narrative and vision by shaping the storytelling elements with intention and purpose.
This class covers the key topics of prop, environment, and character design, all of which are critical components in the real-world animation industry. By the end of this course, you will have completed three portfolio-ready pieces: a fully rendered prop design with variation sketches, a character design showcasing the final look along with multiple poses, and a fully rendered set design painting that integrates all elements into a cohesive whole.
If you have goals to join world-renowned studios and high-profile projects, this would be the perfect chance for you to get a head start in reaching your goal.
Anh is here to impart the very essence of what you need to know, to support your journey throughout.
14 Class Exercises
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Shape Language -
Values -
Object Design
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Dynamic Silhouette -
Prop Design -
Color Studies
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Organic Elements -
Character Design -
Perspective Grid Set-up
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Set Dressing Exploration -
Creating Flats -
Stylized Rendering -
Texture & Patterns -
Achieving the Final Polish
* Above are sample images for a better understanding
Final Products
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Prop Design- Fully rendered prop design
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Character Design- Final character design
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Background Design- Fully rendered set design painting
Instructor
Visual Development Artist
Anh Bui
Hi there! My name's Anh.
I'm a visual development/background artist based in Los Angeles. I have 3+ years of experience in Animation and have worked with clients such as Nickelodeon, Netflix, Lex and Otis, and others.
As a primarily self-taught artist without a formal degree in Animation, I'm excited to share my unique approach, thought process, and the discipline needed to succeed. This class offers a great introduction to visual development and background design, covering what I wish someone had taught me when I began building my portfolio. Join me and unlock your artistic potential!
Visual Development Artist, Anh Bui
[Current]
[2021-] Visdev/Background Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
[2022] Visdev/Background Artist at Netflix Animation
Projects & Awards
[2021-] Visdev/Background Artist at Nickelodeon Animation
[2024] Bold Journey Feature
[2023] Voyage LA Feature
[2022] Visdev/Background Artist at Netflix Animation
[2022] Guest Speaker at Columbus College of Art & Design
[2022] Guest Speaker at Gnomon
Highlights
Class Highlights
The Art of Imperfection: A Realistic Approach
Creating a stunning art piece requires a realistic approach, often embracing the mess and learning from mistakes. Learn how to be intentional with each brush stroke, study the fundamentals of shape language and color theory, and then explore how to break the rules. Let's gain ground on the foundational skills so that we can advance even further. Detach yourself from the work and follow the needs of your art piece.
Foolproof Techniques to Elevate Your Art and Guarantee Success
Learn how to set up perspective grids, organize layers, and use Photoshop tools and tricks to streamline your workflow, all while helping you discover your unique creative process.
Set Design from Start to Finish
Walk through a dynamic, step-by-step journey to creating a stunning set design piece. Delve into clarifying and shaping your vision during sketching and brainstorming, master the art of palette selection to harmonize your work, and recognize the right moment to stop rendering for maximum impact.
Class Details
You'll Learn
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Shape LanguageDiscover the secrets of scale and proportion, practice stylization, and design unique props. Learn by discovering the common mistakes made in these steps, and complete a real production assignment based on your acquired knowledge. -
Character DesignLearn how characters in the animation industry are designed to embody the vision and narrative of the story. Delve into the basics of character design, personalities, and the character's world. -
Color TheoryDive into the nuances of color temperatures and local colors, uncover effective techniques for lighting a scene to bring your artwork to life, and boldly break the rules of color theory.
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Finding Your Own VoiceLearn to understand and influence the human eye to achieve a stylized design while infusing your personal story and taste to create a compelling and believable image. -
Preparation WorkComplete the essential prep work before starting your art process, including gathering references, creating mood boards, setting up perspective grids, and making thumbnail sketches. -
Set DesignKeep the story at the forefront throughout the process. Follow from start to finish in creating a set design that serves the narrative, and wrap up by adding details and characters to further bring the scene to life.
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Chapter 01.
Orientation
1. Meet your instructor
2. Introduction to different career paths & picking your starting point
3. Curriculum summary
Interview with
Visual Development Artist, Anh Bui
Question.01
Could you please share how you started your journey in the industry?
After graduating high school, I attended the Columbus College of Art and Design for one year before dropping out to chase my dreams on a one-way ticket to Los Angeles, CA — the heart of the animation and entertainment industry. I secured my first job as an art trainee through the Nick Artist Program, where I received training in various areas, including character design, prop/color design, and background design/painting. After completing the program, I was assigned to several other projects at Nickelodeon Animation Studio.
Question.02
Please share your thoughts on the industry's job market and what you see in the industry's future.
The animation industry is oversaturated and unstable due to its contract-based nature. The job pool is small, and everyone seems to know each other, making networking crucial for securing work. The rise of AI art has also contributed to a scarcity mindset. During challenging times, remind yourself why you pursued art in the first place. It's a privilege to create art for a living, and you always have the freedom to change your career path. Stay curious.
Question.03
Is there anything else you would like to share with your students?
The art of spontaneity — things just happening, being in the middle, and living in the moment. Seeing what your art leads to and the opportunities that open up as you continue to put in the effort. Whether to meet people you look up to or end up in funky places you’d never imagine yourself in, as well as the process itself and the journey it leads you through. Art is a vehicle for happiness and all the experience it can reveal to you. It is a powerful tool, so use it wisely.
Required Programs
This course will use Procreate & Photoshop 2021 or above,
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.
*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.
