During the course, students will use life models who will change time and position depending on the exercise. The main part of exercises aims at teaching students how to observe, draw and build shapes which are the basic forms of objects, bodies, heads, etc... and then study values and tones and apply these principles to create illustrations, characters and environments.

Other very important topics are movement and mood, practiced both with the life model and through outdoors sketches. At IDEA Academy we are interested in teaching the students a deep understanding of form, construction and movement rather than how to make nice and glossy surfaces. This understanding is relevant not only for animation but for all kinds of artistic disciplines. This course is therefore an excellent base for further visual studies and to proceed to the Visual Development Master course. It is also relevant for visual professionals wishing to improve their drawing skills.

Another important topic is understanding atmosphere and movement by practicing drawing life models and en plain air.
In IDEA Academy we strongly believe we can offer all our students a precise keystone and a reliable method to make drawings in which construction and movement are at an high professional level.

Understanding these topics is important not only for a career in the entertainment field but also for other kinds of artistic paths. IDEA's Fundamentals of Visual Development course represents an excellent starting point to then deepen one’s artistic studies. Furthermore, it is of great importance for those professionals who want to enhance their drawing and designing skills.