A golden opportunity
This is an unmissable opportunity to be mentored in digital painting by internationally acclaimed concept artist for the film and entertainment industries - Ev Shipard. You’ll be led through the process of realising a narrative moment, learning pro techniques from a master whilst replicating the workflows and processes used in a production art department to create your own interpretation of a unique script excerpt.
Get mentored by a Blockbuster film
concept artist
Ev Shipard
Ev is one of the world’s most highly sought-after digital concept artists. He has worked with some of the biggest visual effects and entertainment studios across the globe and has acted as the digital environment visionary for Ridley Scott and Oliver Stone. Throughout his 15 year career, Ev has contributed cinematic art to some 30 feature films including:
Designed for experienced digital artists
This masterclass is designed for experienced digital artists who want to learn pro-techniques to level-up their skills, as well as the workflows and processes that can be relied upon to create digital paintings in a day-to-day production art department.
Students must:
- Have a strong knowledge of Photoshop; and
- Good fundamental art skills.
LEARN FROM
A MASTER
This is a great opportunity to learn from Ev Shipard, an Australian Concept Artist with an impressive Blockbuster Film Portfolio.
GET RECOGNISED
BY INDUSTRY
Present your work at an exclusive industry showcase event involving representatives from film, VFX, studios and agencies.
1:1
MENTORING
Receive a 60 minute one-on-one mentoring session with Ev Shipard giving you a rare opportunity to gain personalised guidance from an industry guru.
FREE MEMBERSHIP
TO APDG
Receive free membership valued at $150 to the not-for-profit organisation Australian Production and Design Guild.
From Script to Production-Ready Artwork
Ev's teaching will bring the context of a feature film art department to the classroom & will reveal his impressionistic style. Students will work through the creation of art for clearly defined narrative projects, incorporating art fundamentals & advanced techniques whilst learning industry best practice. Students will leave with a portfolio of artwork that's ready for production.
The topics you will cover include:
Master your art
- The role and function of digital painting within a production art department.
- The ability to break a script down to conceptualise and visualise scenes that contribute to an overall story.
- How to work efficiently within a production pipeline - including up-to-the-minute industry best practice on process and workflows.
- Advanced art theory and its application to film and entertainment art - including colour, light, value structures & composition - and techniques for establishing the right mood and atmosphere.
- An approach that can be relied upon to create production-ready art - from research and study techniques to thumbnailing and detailing.
- How to paint from life.
- Professional techniques to take your work to the next level.
Learn in Sydney or Melbourne
| Sydney | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 10 weeks part-time | 1 week intensive |
| Dates | 18 September-20 November | 26 November - 1 December |
| Day & Time | Tuesdays, 3pm - 8pm | Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm |
| Location |
Level2, 7 Kelly Street Ultimo NSW |
Level 13 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 |
| Price |
Entry Requirements
Students must be experienced with Adobe Photoshop and have a good creative ability.
Preferably, students will submit a portfolio of 3 of their best digital works as part of the application process - however this is not essential.
Students must bring their own:
Laptop running Adobe Photoshop (Melbourne only)
Wacom tablet
Sketchbook
Notepad & pen
Financing Options
Need help with payment?
Talk to our admissions team about a flexible installment payment plan via Ezidebit, so you can focus on reaching your goals sooner.
- Multiple payment options, including credit card, direct debit and EFTPOS.
- Interest free.
- Fees may apply
