Introduction to 2D game conceptual art and illustratons.

This semester i want to focus on what i am really passionate about, which is the game industry.
I want to build a portfolio, which i can edit as an on-going project, and practice digital two dimensional illustrations and concept art technical skills. Which might eventually benefit me in finding a position in the industry.

As my focus is on the visual aspect of gaming, which lead me to focus my researches on what about the aesthetics of gaming that is attractive towards the demographic audiences, which are stereotypically male. Also as the market expands, how does the industry attract its female audiences.

I have recently been involved in gaming myself, which i can contributes from my personal experiences into my art project. The game i am looking to build works on is a MMORPG called The Secret world by Funcom studio.
 



Overview of the game: 
The game is set in the modern world, that explores the conspiracy theories around secret societies, monsters, ghost stories and folklore.The players will have to choose from 3 different factions to be in: Templar, Illuminati and Dragon. Each faction holds different morals and goals, depending on player's preferences, they can choose which faction they agree with and join. The three factions are enemies towards eachother, while players from all factions can cor-operate on missions and quests, however in player versus player situations the players from 3 factions fight for their factions. It is an on-going three way battle.

http://www.thesecretworld.com/society

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As a drawing based person myself, i want to focus on the illustrations and costume designing side of the game. As an online game, it have updates that provides new contents for players, such as new clothing items, or weapons and missions/quests. Therefore i can create illustrations and mock designs for an upcoming update, ingame clothing generally for all players and faction specific clothing. At the same time i want to focus on upgrading my technical skills, creating illustrations and drawings based on the game.