Beaches Lab

Week 4 ~ 3D Architecture ( 8-12 yrs )

This class will be a unique study adventure for students wishing to learn about building 3d architecture. From simple houses to multi-story buildings. Every green screen shot needs environment/3d Models to match/fill the scene in films and tv productions . If games are more you style then look at the complex 3D cities of some of your favourite games.

In this workshop we will be creating some basic scenes to learn about the modelling process. We will  begin modelling a small house with rooms and internal structures and progress to a subway scene and a large city. We will then look at textures and lighting the scene before rendering it as a digital image worthy of your portfolio. If you want to make your own scenes for movies of games with VFX this is the place to begin. Students will also be introduced to stock 3D websites that will help fill out their scenes with Creative Commons content.

This class is suitable for any experience level. Students will learn the essential skills of planning and executing a digital creative giving them the valuable insight into the self discipline required to become a successful and skilled 3D artist.

Week 8 ~ Alien Worlds 2D x 3D ( 13-17 yrs )

In this fun filled week of Digital Arts we will fuse both 3D and 2D together to learn about how these images can play so well together. After constructing a simple scene in 3d we will render a super high res picture to take into Affinity Photo and Paint up into a finished Artwork. This process is one often used in the video game and animation industry to save time and improve the quality of the concept art. This class is an advanced class and it is require that you have taken 3D either in the summer or in a previous regular program term here at Jr Art Lab.

This class is suitable for intermediate experience level. Students should have an understanding of either digital painting or Blender 3D in order to be able to combine these two mediums. We recommend that you can take a previous workshop with either digital painting or Blender 3D before enrolling in this workshop.

Week 7 ~ Alien Worlds 2D x 3D ( 8-12 yrs )

In this fun filled week of Digital Arts we will fuse both 3D and 2D together to learn about how these images can play so well together. After constructing a simple scene in 3d we will render a super high res picture to take into Affinity Photo and Paint up into a finished Artwork. This process is one often used in the video game and animation industry to save time and improve the quality of the concept art. This class is an advanced class and it is require that you have taken 3D either in the summer or in a previous regular program term here at Jr Art Lab.

This class is suitable for intermediate experience level. Students should have an understanding of either digital painting or Blender 3D in order to be able to combine these two mediums. We recommend that you can take a previous workshop with either digital painting or Blender 3D before enrolling in this workshop.

Week 7 ~ Speed Painting ( 13-17 yrs )

Speed Painting is a really useful skill in the games and animation industry. It’s like the digital version of life drawing. Timed artworks that are created in an highly explorative way to investigate possibilities and potential creative directions. In this workshop students will be creating a few different speed paintings to suit fantasy games. This is ideal for those already experienced with digital art who are looking to develop their decision making skill and practice fundamental of digital arts. Working with Light & Shadow, forms and  concept art brushes we will make a huge mess and then refine it down to something that looks visually interesting. 

This class is suitable for any experience level. Students will learn the essential skills of planning and executing a digital creative giving them the valuable insight into the self discipline required to become a successful and skilled digital artist.

Week 3 ~ Speed Painting ( 8-12 yrs )

Speed Painting is a really useful skill in the games and animation industry. It’s like the digital version of life drawing. Timed artworks that are created in an highly explorative way to investigate possibilities and potential creative directions. In this workshop students will be creating a few different speed paintings to suit fantasy games. This is ideal for those already experienced with digital art who are looking to develop their decision making skill and practice fundamental of digital arts. Working with Light & Shadow, forms and  concept art brushes we will make a huge mess and then refine it down to something that looks visually interesting. 

This class is suitable for any experience level. Students will learn the essential skills of planning and executing a digital creative giving them the valuable insight into the self discipline required to become a successful and skilled digital artist.

Week 3 ~ Sketch Your Imagination ( 13-17 yrs )

This program is perfect if you already sketch and draw but really want to level up your skills. We will teach you the way forward by studying & learning Art Fundamentals like Anatomy, Perspective, Form, Values, Composition & Color theory we can improve our sketches so that our concepts look more understandable and realistic.

The purpose of sketches are to discover and flesh our our own ideas and concepts. We can then refine the ideas, colors, environments for our characters or ideas so that they communicate our intention to the viewers. Sketching from from our imagination will have a series of exercises designed to instil the creative development process. Once we have a personal process for our own digital artwork production we can grow and adapt it as required. Having that foundation is an important part of not being lost in the clouds of ideas. 

This class is suitable for any experience level. Students will learn the essential skills of planning and executing a digital creative giving them the valuable insight into the self discipline required to become a successful and skilled digital artist.

Week 3 ~ Sketch Your Imagination ( 8-12 yrs )

This program is perfect if you already sketch and draw but really want to level up your skills. We will teach you the way forward by studying & learning Art Fundamentals like Anatomy, Perspective, Form, Values, Composition & Color theory we can improve our sketches so that our concepts look more understandable and realistic.

The purpose of sketches are to discover and flesh our our own ideas and concepts. We can then refine the ideas, colors, environments for our characters or ideas so that they communicate our intention to the viewers. Sketching from from our imagination will have a series of exercises designed to instil the creative development process. Once we have a personal process for our own digital artwork production we can grow and adapt it as required. Having that foundation is an important part of not being lost in the clouds of ideas. 

This class is suitable for any experience level. Students will learn the essential skills of planning and executing a digital creative giving them the valuable insight into the self discipline required to become a successful and skilled digital artist.

Week 5 ~ Wands & Wizardry ( 13-17 yrs )

In this magical week of creative wizardry students will learn the basic 3D sculpting tools to make and model their very own HP Wand.. You can choose any style from any house and then sculpt it to 3D Print and KEEP for your own magical summoning.

Firstly we will learn about the 3D sculpting tools and how to use the new blender 2.83 toolbox making a simple base wand together before starting our own creative custom design. If you’re a fan of the films and books then this is sure to be a keepsake you will love and treasure for years to come.