2D 3D Concept Design

CD1 Creature Anatomy

Creature Anatomy course has one main focus: fully understanding/breaking down different animal structures from birds, canines, felines, and more. This course is structured to help prepare you to become fluent in creature design. This class will cover a full range of exercises, from studying animal anatomy to posing and designing your own creature. The course is structured to deliver focused information and techniques. Each week there will be live demonstrations and lectures.

Each week, the online classes are live at the specified time (PST timezone) in a private GOTO-MEETING classroom. Classes are recorded, and students can rewatch them via stream for the duration of the term. Class links, teachers notes, and class recordings, along with homework submissions, will be hosted on a private class DISCORD. The DISCORD link will be sent approximately 5-7 days prior to your class start date to the registered email address.

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Term

Time

Format

Live (Recorded)

Location

Online Course

Duration

Price

Suggested Materials

Photoshop/ tablet or Cintiq /optional sketchbook and pen / optional book The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals

Requirements

Basic foundation sketching, perspective, basic Photoshop skills

Prerequisite

Open to all Levels

What you'll learn

AnatomyCreature DesignDesign BasicsProcess & Pipeline

Meet Your Instructor

Jonathan Kuo

Concept Artist & Instructor

Class Starts:

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Term

fall

Time

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

Format

Live (Recorded)

Duration

10 - Weeks Course

Location

Online Course

Price

$750.00

Jonathan is an experienced professional in the video game and illustration industries. He currently works as a principal concept artist at Mountain Top Studios and has previously worked with Turtle Rock Studios and DICE EA. His extensive design skills encompass environments, weapon design, animal/creature design, and more. https://www.jonkuoart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jonnadon1/

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