Courses

Visual Development & Storyboard

Spring 2025

Visual Development Courses

A visual development artist is the mastermind behind an animated film or television show’s design and feel. They have the ability to sculpt every component of the image, including the character, props, environment, and all of the small details that contribute to the animation you see before you. Brainstorm School Visual Development courses offer a journey of discovery, guiding artists through the process of bringing their unique ideas to life and allowing the story to unfold before the viewer's eyes.

Storyboarding Courses

Visual artists are not just creators, they are storytellers, crafting intricate worlds with their art. They use their artistic prowess to convey the story and bring the viewers along for the journey. To do this effectively, the visual development artist must delve into the basics of cinematography, pacing, and script breakdown.

This knowledge allows them to create an accurate representation of the story, breathing life into it. To effectively communicate with the audience, the artist needs to learn the language, which encompasses the entire process, from color theory to character design and perspective.

SBA Action/Adventure Storyboarding

Multiple Instructors

SBA

Monday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (PST)

SB1 Storyboarding 1

Saturday 2:00pm-5:00pm PST

SB2 Story Boarding 2

Wednesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm PST

SB3 Storyboarding 3

Monday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Advanced

SD - Story Development with Casey Keith

Multiple Instructors

SD-CK

Thursday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$900.00

Advanced

SBR Storyboard Revisionist

Multiple Instructors

SBR

Wednesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm PST

8- Weeks Course

$750.00

Intermediate

SD - Story Development with Stephanie Ma Stine

Multiple Instructors

SD-SMS

Saturday 2:00pm - 5:00pm (PST) **class subject to change

10 - Weeks Course

$900.00

Advanced

VD1 Visual Development

Multiple Instructors

VD1

Monday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$700.00

Intermediate

FND A Foundation Sketching

Multiple Instructors

FNDA

Thursday 2:00pm - 5:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Beginner

RRB Realistic Rendering Bootcamp

Multiple Instructors

RRB

Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm PST

5 - Weeks Course

$600.00

Intermediate

WBA Environment Design for Animation

Multiple Instructors

WBA

Sunday 2:00pm - 5:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Intermediate

GPSB Grease Pencil Storyboard with Blender

Multiple Instructors

GPSB

Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Intermediate

CDA Character Design for Animation

Multiple Instructors

CDA

Wednesday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Intermediate

GSS Gesture Shorthand for Storyboarding

Multiple Instructors

GSS

Thursday 7:00pm - 10:00pm (PST)

8 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Beginner

VD2 Visual Development Advanced

Multiple Instructors

VD2

Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Advanced

DC1 Design with Color and Light

Multiple Instructors

dc1

Sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$825.00

Beginner

DC2 Digital Landscape Painting

Multiple Instructors

DC2

Wednesday 10:30am - 1:30pm (PST)

10 - Weeks Course

$750.00

Intermediate

Visual Development for Characters, Props and Environments Courses

Visual development for animation is the process of developing the story from a pencil sketch right through to a vital masterpiece on the screen, thanks to outstanding visual design. Visual development requires artists to understand the nuances of industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop and Storyboard Pro, and tools like Wacom tablets, and how to use them to move through the process of not only turning your pencil thumbnail into digital art but properly capturing the essence of the story to create a visual feast for the eyes that compliments the ongoing story.

FAQ's

Visual development plays an important part in animation. Visual development artists are able to enhance the story's theme by using color design and implementation to create a strong sense of appeal to draw the viewer in and immerse them in the theme of the story. When it comes to animation games and film, you need to attract the viewer to the story you are telling, and this requires attention to detail and a level of creativity that not only understands all of the elements required but can piece them together.

Visual development can be separated into a varied range of niches that can appeal to many people interested in pursuing this avenue of art. From film, and television, look development, character designs, prop designs, background artists, layout artists, to storyboard artists.

Visual development artists require an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of art as well as creative thinking and visual development, lighting illustration, color theory, and so much more. Our courses are designed for individuals with a basic understanding of art principles and a passion for visual development. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist looking to enhance your skills, our courses are tailored to meet your needs. You'll have the opportunity to learn your craft and practice your skills while getting expert feedback from our experienced tutors.Want to learn more about visual development for animation? Please see FAQs for more details on our visual development course requirements and the course guide for help finding the right visual development course for you.Details: Courses last 10 weeks, while Boot Camps usually last 5 to 8 weeks.

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