Concept Art Fundamentals (12127)

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Concept Art Fundamentals

Available teaching periods	Delivery mode	Location
View teaching periods	On-campus	South Bank, QLD Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL	Credit points	Faculty
0.125	3	Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline	Study level	HECS Bands
School Of Design And The Built Environment	Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit	Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)

Introduction

This unit will provide knowledge of the history and techniques associated with drawing for games, including core concepts that enhance critical and creative thinking techniques for the purpose of concept development, prototyping, storyboarding as it relates to the video game industry. This will provide an important foundation required for effective visual communication and idea generation. The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to utilise contemporary drawing techniques as a method to effectively develop and communicate visual style for the purpose of game production.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Appraise and integrate a wide range of knowledge relating to contemporary drawing practice for the games industry;
2. Evaluate historical and contemporary practice in drawing for games productions;
3. Employ critical and creative thinking techniques in the design and production of original imagery;
4. Apply practice-based drawing techniques to the development of original ideas; and
5. Employ written and oral communication skills in a professional and academic context.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - use Indigenous histories and traditional ecological knowledge to develop and augment understanding of their discipline

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11685 Drawing for Games AND 9749 Drawing for Games

Assumed knowledge

None.

Availability

Year	Location	Teaching period	Teaching start date	Delivery mode	Unit convener
2025	South Bank, QLD	Semester 1	03 February 2025	On-campus	Mrs Ola Pak
2025	Bruce, Canberra	Semester 1	03 February 2025	On-campus	Dr Joel Bennett

Timetable

The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit timetable.

Resources

Required texts

This unit will provide a range of required texts and readings during its delivery. However, a selection of recommended texts is listed below:

Solarski, C. Drawing Basics and Video Game Art: Classic to Cutting-edge Art Techniques for Winning Video Game Design, New York, Watson-Guptill Publications, 2012.
Willenbrink, M., & Willenbrink, M. (2006). Drawing for the Absolute Beginner: A Clear & Easy Guide to Successful Drawing. Penguin.
Zarins, U., & Kondrats, S. (2015). Anatomy for Sculptors: Understanding the Human Figure. Anatomy Next, Incorporated.
Zarins, U. (2018). Anatomy of Facial Expressions. Exonicus, Incorporated.
Hampton, M. (2009). Figure Drawing: Design and Invention. Amazon.
Tipsey, C. (2022). How to Draw Adorable: Joyful Lessons for Making Cute Art
Melissinos, C. & O'Rourke, P. The Art of Video Games: from Pac-Man to Mass Effect , New York, Welcome Books, 2012.

Please Note: These recommended texts are just for consideration and do not have to be purchased.

Assessment requirements

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Artificial intelligence
Students are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as indicated in the assessment instructions for this unit.

GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:

the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.

Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.

The . Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.

Academic integrity

Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.

Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.

UC students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).

UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.

Information is provided in the , , and 新抖阴 (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.

Student responsibility

Participation requirements

Participation in higher education is a key factor in your academic success. Engaging actively in both the in-person and online learning activities not only deepens your understanding of the subject matter but also equips you to produce stronger, more insightful assessments. Whether through asking questions, contributing to discussions, or completing online modules, your involvement directly influences how well you grasp the material and apply it in your coursework.

Participation isn't just a formality; it's an investment in your education and future achievements, shaping both your academic performance and long-term success.

Required IT skills

Students require general computing skills in applications such as word, PowerPoint, and basic internet search capability.

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