"Figure & Composition" with John Watkiss on March 23~!!

We are only a week and a half away from John Watkiss' "Figure & Composition" workshop on Saturday, March 23 from 10AM ~ 3PM, tuition $100.

John Watkiss is well know for his memorable designs in films such as "Tarzan", "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow", "Sherlock Holmes" and the TV show, "Walking Dead".

This is a video conference workshop being telecast from England with lectures, live demo and Q&A.

(Original illustrations and Sky Captain storyboards will be on display at CDA during the event.)

This is a great workshop for anyone interested in learning about the design process of creating striking figure compositions for animation, film, book illustrations or comic book panels.

To sign up, e-mail us at contact@conceptdesignacad.com to reserve your spot.

Sign up soon and hope to see you there~!!


Bellow are some of John art samples from various projects. Enjoy your visit :)

"Art of Hawken: Mech Design" this Saturday~!!

Last chance to sign up for this Saturday's "Art of Hawken: Mech Design" with Khang Le.

This is a great workshop for anyone interested in designing mechs, the game, and the design/development process of "Hawken".

There are still a few spots available. Sign up soon and see you this Saturday~!!

To sign up, e-mail us at contact@conceptdesignacad.com to reserve your spot.


Here are a few more samples of Khang's past mech designs and teaching demos. Enjoy :)

 

"Art of Hawkens: Mech Design" with Khang Le - moved to March 16th~!!

"Art of Hawken: Mech Design" workshop have just been moved to Saturday, March 16th, 2013, 2~7 PM.

For more of Khang's art samples, you can visit his site at http://khang-le.com/

Sign up soon and see you at the workshop~!!

Best,
Kevin

Scott Robertson Modo Workshop - March 2 & 3~!!

Scott Robertson will be running a 2 Days, weekend Modo workshop at his Culver City studio this March.

CDA students will receive 10% discount with code (CDA2013) and can qualify for 25% off buying Modo. To sign up visit the link bellow for more details:  

Scott Robertson Workshop 003
Modo Design Weekend 
Instructors: Rob Baldwin with Scott Robertson 

http://scottrobertsonworkshops.com/upcoming/SRW003

Day One of the class will be spent working with the tools and tips to get you up to speed in modo.
Consider this an “Introduction to modo” class, though we will touch on some advanced modeling and surfacing concepts.

Day Two will focus on workflows and production tips to help get the most out of your design time.
We will also step through a 3D Concept Painting project, from napkin sketch to finished render: exploring vehicles, characters, and an environment

CDA Approved for 2013-2014 CSATTF Grant Program~!!

Hi Everyone,

We have a great news~ CDA have been approved to participate in the 2013-2014 CSATTF tuition reimbursement program.

Through the program, members of Local 800 (Art Directors Guild), Local 839 (Animation Guild), and 892 (Costume Designers Guild) are able to apply to get 2/3 of the tuition reimbursed by the grant.

For more detail info, you can visit the Animation Guild page for instructions & forms to apply:
http://animationguild.org/grant-classes/

You can also contact us at contact@conceptdesignacad.com for questions and availabilities for the qualifying classes.

Best,
Concept Design Academy

John Watkiss Books now on Kindle~!!

3 of John Watkiss' art book series are now available at great prices on the Kindle store. Make sure to check it out as John shares many gems of wisdom about drawing, anatomy, fabric and composition in his books. Highly recommended~!!