Course Info

ANI 444: Visual Design for Games

The stages of development in the visual direction of a video game will be identified and detailed, and students will participate in the creation of the visual art direction of a product, giving special attention to the design of 3D models and animation. Visual Design for Games topics include: creating visual direction, concepting, art bibles, art production, and post-production strategies. Students will create proposals, create concepts, iteratively create artwork, and analyze competitive products.

ANI 446 or ANI 425 or ANI 105 or GD 105 or DES 141 or ART 105 (or equivalent 2D design experience) required for this class.

Winter 2024-2025

Section: 801
Class number: 23188
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00801 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 701
Class number: 14996
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 801
Class number: 23254
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00801 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

Section: 701
Class number: 13492
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 801
Class number: 30941
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00801 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

Section: 701
Class number: 23889
Meeting time: M 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00527 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

Section: 901
Class number: 37366
Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
Location: CDM 00722 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Jes Klass | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

Section: 601
Class number: 30541
Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: Online: Sync